Walk Two Moons
Sharon Creech
Walk Two Moons
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sharon Creech
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The dusty road hums beneath the tires as Sal rides alongside her grandparents, the warm summer air thick with the scent of pine and wildflowers. Each mile brings memories of her missing mother and the mysterious story of Phoebe, whose own mother vanished without a trace. Together, their stories weave a tapestry of loss, hope, and the search for understanding.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Walk Two Moons follows thirteen-year-old Sal on a cross-country journey with her grandparents as she processes her mother's sudden departure. Through Sal's storytelling about her friend Phoebe, the novel explores complex themes such as abandonment, grief, and adolescence. Suitable for teens, it includes mature themes like death and loss, with some scenes involving animal death and emotional challenges.
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613819718
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- January 30, 2004
- Type
- Fiction