Under The Moon

Deborah Kerbel

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Under The Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deborah Kerbel

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Struggling to find rest after losing her aunt, fifteen-year-old Lily embarks on a quiet journey through the night where she discovers an unexpected friendship with Ben. Together, they explore the mysteries of the dark hours, hoping to bring comfort and peace to Lily's restless mind. Their connection offers a gentle light in the solitude of sleepless nights.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, loneliness, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Loneliness Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
56,600 words
6h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
9781770860902
Pages
200
Publisher
Cormorant Books
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
56,600
Read-Aloud
~6h 17m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Insomnia

Subjects

GriefTeenage GirlsRedemptionInsomnia