Moonwind
Louise Lawrence
Moonwind
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Louise Lawrence
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The cold, dusty air of the moon crunches beneath your boots as distant stars shimmer silently overhead. Amid the silence, a mysterious visitor waits—an ancient being stranded for thousands of years, longing to return home. Can a brave teen help fix a spaceship and discover a friendship that reaches across the stars?
Quick Assessment
Moonwind follows two teenagers who win a trip to Earth's first lunar base, where one meets an extraterrestrial being stranded on the moon. The story explores themes of friendship, adventure, and empathy suitable for young adults aged 13 and up. The narrative includes mild science fiction elements and emotional moments but contains no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780694056170
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
- Published
- September 1987
- Type
- Fiction