Moon Rising — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Peace has come to Pyrrhia... for now.
The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends.
Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting -- and dangerous.
In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?
Frequently asked questions
Is Moon Rising appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes themes of war and violence, with references to bloodshed and danger faced by characters. The narrative discusses the aftermath of conflict and the efforts to establish peace, indicating that violence is a significant element in the story. No genuinely frightening content is present in 'Moon Rising'. The narrative focuses on themes of peace and friendship among dragons, without elements designed to scare young readers.
Does Moon Rising have violence?
The book includes themes of war and violence, with references to bloodshed and danger faced by characters. The narrative discusses the aftermath of conflict and the efforts to establish peace, indicating that violence is a significant element in the story.
Does Moon Rising have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in 'Moon Rising'. The narrative focuses on themes of peace and friendship among dragons, without elements designed to scare young readers.
Does Moon Rising have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book 'Moon Rising'. The search results mention Tui Sutherland's background and influences but do not indicate any religious practices or themes within the book's narrative.
Does Moon Rising have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in 'Moon Rising'. The search results do not indicate any explicit discussions of race or racism within the book's narrative.
Does Moon Rising have profanity?
No profanity is present in 'Moon Rising'. The search results do not provide evidence of strong language or swearing in the book.
Does Moon Rising have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'Moon Rising'. The search results do not indicate any environmental or climate-related content within the book.
Does Moon Rising have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in 'Moon Rising'. The search results reference other works and films with sexual themes but do not indicate any explicit sexual content in this book.
Does Moon Rising have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a diverse cast of dragon characters, there is no thematic content regarding traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Moon Rising have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Moon Rising' itself. The search results reference discussions and theories about LGBTQ+ characters in Tui Sutherland's broader works, but do not provide concrete evidence of LGBTQ+ content in this specific book.
