Under The Moon
Deborah Kerbel
Under The Moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Deborah Kerbel
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781770860902
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Cormorant Books
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 56,600
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 17m
- Text Density
- Dense