Possum's Harvest Moon

Anne Hunter

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Possum's Harvest Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne Hunter

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if one magical night, you could gather all your friends to celebrate the glowing harvest moon before winter’s chill takes over? Possum wakes up with a bright idea to host a special party for all his animal pals under the shimmering sky. But will the moonlight last long enough for everyone to join the fun?

Themes

FriendshipFamilySeasonal ChangeNatureCelebration

Quick Assessment

This gentle middle-grade fiction follows Possum as he invites his animal friends to celebrate the harvest moon before winter arrives. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story emphasizes friendship and seasonal change without any intense conflicts or mature themes. It’s a warm and calming tale perfect for autumn reading.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

ISBN
9780590187183
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

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