Star Jumped over the Moon
Schlimm
Star Jumped over the Moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Schlimm
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A star lives quietly in an apple tree, but it dreams of shining bright in the night sky. Growing through the changing seasons, the star learns that sometimes, the biggest leaps happen when you find courage inside yourself. What will happen when the star finally decides to jump?
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated story follows a tiny star living in an apple tree who wishes to shine in the night sky. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book explores themes of growth, change, and courage through poetic language and vivid imagery. Parents should know it gently addresses the concept of facing change and taking brave steps forward.
Why we rated Star Jumped over the Moon 7LE
Star Jumped over the Moon is written at a Level 2 reading level across 34 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Star Jumped over the Moon works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Star Jumped over the Moon as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Star Jumped over the Moon explores family, coming of age, friendship, adventure, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, coming of age, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781641706100
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- Abrams
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction