Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy #2)
Erin Hunter
Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy #2)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Erin Hunter
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp scent of pine fills the cold mountain air as silent paws tread carefully over the rocky ground. Six brave cats are on a quest, their hearts pounding with hope and fear, racing against time to save their clans. But what secrets lurk in the shadows of the wildcat tribe they encounter? The forest holds its breath, waiting for the answer.
Quick Assessment
Moonrise is the second book in the Warriors: The New Prophecy series, continuing the adventures of six cats on a quest to save their clans. Suitable for ages 9-12, this fantasy novel includes themes of bravery, friendship, and prophecy, featuring action and some conflict appropriate for middle-grade readers. Parents should be aware of mild peril and fantasy violence presented in a way that supports the story’s themes of loyalty and courage.
Why we rated Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy #2) 12ME
Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy #2) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 336 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy #2) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy #2) as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy #2) explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, animals, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062367037
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction