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TodHunter Moon, Book Two

Angie Sage

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TodHunter Moon, Book Two

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

SandRider

by Angie Sage

Reading Level 8 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Tod’s story races on in this second book in the TodHunter Moon trilogy, a spin-off of the popular Septimus Heap series. Fans of Septimus, as well as fantasy readers new to the world of Magyk, will enjoy this next installment in the series ALA Booklist calls “warm and inventive.” Full-page illustrations by renowned fantasy artist Mark Zug begin each section and add to the magic! Great for readers of Harry Potter or Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven series, TodHunter Moon offers something for every reader, regardless of gender or age. SandRider is also a dynamic pick for parents reading aloud to younger children before bedtime. Taking place seven years after the events of the original Septimus Heap series, TodHunter Moon tells the story of Alice TodHunter Moon, a young PathFinder who comes to the Castle with a Magyk all her own. In this second book, Tod sets out for the Desert of the Singing Sands to retrieve the Egg of the Orm—a journey that will test not only her Magykal and PathFinding skills, but her friendships, too.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated TodHunter Moon, Book Two Level 0

TodHunter Moon, Book Two is written at a Level 8 reading level across 496 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, TodHunter Moon, Book Two works for readers up to grade 10.0.

We rate TodHunter Moon, Book Two as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

496 pages
ISBN
9780062272492
Pages
496
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy FictionAdventure and Adventurers