What reading level is Unhooking the Moon?

Unhooking the Moon by Gregory Hughes is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Unhooking the Moon appropriate for?

Unhooking the Moon is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Social: Substance Use.

What genre is Unhooking the Moon?

Unhooking the Moon is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Unhooking the Moon?

Unhooking the Moon by Gregory Hughes is 249 pages.

Unhooking the Moon

Gregory Hughes

Unhooking the Moon

Q: Does Unhooking the Moon have any content warnings?

Unhooking the Moon has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Social: Substance Use. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gregory Hughes

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Here's a secret: Two brave siblings set off on a journey across borders with nothing but hope and a few clues about their missing uncle. Along the way, they meet all sorts of strange and colorful characters, but the biggest mystery is yet to unfold—and that's only the beginning.

Themes

Family Adventure Coming of Age Friendship Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Unhooking the Moon follows a brother and sister duo as they journey from Winnipeg to New York in search of their long-lost uncle. This middle-grade novel explores themes of family, resilience, and survival, with some mature elements such as the depiction of the siblings’ struggles and encounters with complex characters, including those involved in drug dealing. Suitable for ages 9-12, parents should be aware of the emotional depth and challenging situations presented.