The Girl Who Drank the Moon Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
10
+
Best for readers who enjoy lyrical, emotionally rich fantasy with atmospheric world-building and thought-provoking themes.

About the Book

A young girl raised by a witch in the forest begins to discover the mysterious and magical truth about her origins and the town that shaped her fate.

Content Ratings

❤️
No Romance
No romantic content is present.
💡
Moderate Themes
Themes of grief, institutional cruelty, memory loss, and the emotional weight of buried truth are sustained throughout and may require emotional maturity to process.
⚔️
Mild Violence
Brief scenes of danger and threat, including imprisonment and confrontation, occur without graphic detail.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Book Cover
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Author:
Kelly Barnhill
Genre:
Fantasy
Published:
2016
Page Count:
386
Ages:
10
+

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