What reading level is Under a Bear Moon?

Under a Bear Moon by Carrie S. Masek is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Under a Bear Moon appropriate for?

Under a Bear Moon is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Under a Bear Moon?

Under a Bear Moon is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Under a Bear Moon have any content warnings?

Under a Bear Moon has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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.

Under a Bear Moon

Carrie S. Masek

Under a Bear Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carrie S. Masek

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever seen glowing eyes watching you from the shadows? In the moonlit streets of Chicago's Hyde Park, Lynda Malone spots something wild and mysterious lurking nearby. But when only her new lab partner, Greg, believes her, what secrets are hiding beneath his friendly smile?

Themes

Mystery Friendship Coming of Age Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

Under a Bear Moon is a young adult mystery set in Chicago's Hyde Park, featuring a determined protagonist who encounters a strange creature and uncovers a supernatural secret. Suitable for readers aged 13-18, the story blends elements of friendship, trust, and danger with mild suspense and fantasy. Parents should note the presence of mystery and some suspenseful themes, but no graphic content is evident.