Cover of Promising the moon

Promising the moon

by Stephen Krensky

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

In 1830s New York, two young newsboys sell newspapers filled with exciting tales about amazing creatures and buildings spotted on the moon through a magical telescope. Their adventure sparks curiosity and wonder as they share these incredible stories with the city. This imaginative tale is inspired by a real event that captivated readers long ago.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipAdventureHistoricalHumor

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780761351108
Pages
44
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,690

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Newspaper vendors -- FictionNewspapers -- FictionHoaxes -- FictionNew York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- FictionFictionHoaxes in fictionNewspapersNewspaper vendorsNewspaper vendors in fictionNewspapers in fictionHoaxesHistoryChildren's fictionNewspapers, fictionCrime, fictionNew york (n.y.), history, fiction

Places

New York (N.Y.)