The hunter's moon
O. R. Melling
The hunter's moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by O. R. Melling
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 summer vacation turned into a race against time to save your cousin from the mysterious King of Faerie? Imagine chasing through enchanted forests and magical realms, where the rise of the Hunter's Moon means danger is closer than ever. Can Gwen break the spell before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fantasy novel follows Gwen, a young girl who must save her cousin from the King of Faerie before a deadly ritual during the Hunter's Moon. Set in Ireland and rich with mythology, it explores themes of friendship and adventure suitable for middle-grade readers ages 9-12. The story includes magical elements and suspense but contains no graphic content, making it appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated The hunter's moon 11LE
The hunter's moon is written at a Level 6 reading level across 235 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The hunter's moon works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The hunter's moon as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The hunter's moon explores friendship, adventure, fairies, and fantasy — 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 friendship, adventure, fairies.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
- 0141309911
- Pages
- 235
- Publisher
- Puffin HC
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction