What reading level is The moon child?

The moon child by Cate Cain is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The moon child appropriate for?

The moon child is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The moon child?

The moon child is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The moon child have any content warnings?

The moon child has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The moon child?

The moon child by Cate Cain is 429 pages.

The moon child

Cate Cain

The moon child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cate Cain

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Jem traded pots and pans for a gentleman's life, but danger is never far behind. When Ann disappears mysteriously, Jem and Tolly sneak aboard a ship bound for the American colonies, only to find more secrets and shadows lurking below deck. Could the feared Count Cazalon still be alive—and what does that mean for their survival?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Historical Mystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows Jem and Tolly as they embark on a perilous journey to rescue their friend Ann, who has been kidnapped. The story involves themes of bravery, mystery, and adventure set against a historically inspired backdrop, appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note some suspenseful scenes and mild peril as the characters face threats aboard a ship.