The moon
Robert Louis Stevenson
The moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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
What if the moon could tell you stories as you watch it shine? Imagine walking outside with your dad, feeling the cool night air as the moonlight wraps around you both. What secrets does the glowing moon hold tonight?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated book brings Robert Louis Stevenson's poem to life, capturing the gentle bond between parent and child under the moonlight. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it offers a poetic introduction to nature and family moments. The content is peaceful and age-appropriate, with no sensitive themes.
Why we rated The moon 7C
The moon is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The moon works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The moon as 7C ("Clear") 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, The moon explores family, poetry, and nature — 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, poetry, nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780374350468
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction