Age rating and parents' guide:The Girl Who Drank the Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
Ages 9–14
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill is best for children aged 9–14. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Luna is accidentally fed moonlight as a baby and grows into powerful magic while uncovering her town’s hidden truth.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Some emotionally heavy moments
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
- Space
- Magic & magical worlds
Reading mood
- Imaginative
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Fantasy & Magic
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