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The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) — Content Guide for Parents

By K. O'NeillNational Geographic Books2023-03-07ISBN 9780593182260272 pages
The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel)

Found in this book

  • ReligionBriefOther or made-up faith
  • Gender & orientationBrief

Not found

  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? A middle-grade fantasy graphic novel about passion, duty, and found family.

Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn’t exactly what Anya thought it would be?

The nights are cold in the desert and the lunar moths live far from the village. Anya finds herself isolated and lonely. Despite Anya’s dedication, she wonders what it would be like to live in the sun. Her thoughts turn into an obsession, and when Anya takes a chance to stay up during the day to feel the sun's warmth, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.

K. O’Neill brings to life a beautifully illustrated fantasy world about responsibility to yourself and your community. The Moth Keeper is filled with magic, hope, and friendship.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The story has an invented moon-spirit who gave the village its moths and a sacred tree, which is a fictional belief rather than a real-world religion. Common Sense Media notes a same-gender couple among the characters in this fantasy village.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have religion?

    Found (Brief, Other or made-up faith): The story has an invented moon-spirit who gave the village its moths and a sacred tree, which is a fictional belief rather than a real-world religion.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel) have gender & orientation?

    Found (Brief): Common Sense Media notes a same-gender couple among the characters in this fantasy village.