Storm moon
Teri Harman
Storm moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Teri Harman
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if your best friend disappeared right before a dark spell could take over the world? Imagine racing against time with Willa, Winter, and Rowan to stop Bartholomew the Dark’s final, wicked plan. But what if the greatest danger is yet to come?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Storm Moon is a middle-grade fantasy novel following a group of friends who must stop a dark sorcerer's evil plan and rescue their missing friend. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of magic and friendship with mild peril appropriate for this age group. Parents should note the presence of fantasy magic and suspenseful moments.
Why we rated Storm moon 11LP
Storm moon is written at a Level 6 reading level across 271 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Storm moon works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Storm moon as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Storm moon explores magic, witches, friendship, and adventure — 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 magic, witches, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781631630309
- Pages
- 271
- Publisher
- Jolly Fish Press
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction