Follow the Moon Home
A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles
by Philippe Cousteau, Deborah Hopkinson
Chronicle Books 2016
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.5 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
Themes include environmental stewardship
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Genre
Themes
- environmental stewardship
- youth activism
- teamwork and community action
- problem-solving
- conservation
- light pollution
- civic engagement
- perseverance
- empathy for wildlife
- science and nature
About this book
When a girl moves to a South Carolina beach town, she and her classmates learn how artificial lights disorient baby loggerhead sea turtles. Together they launch a Lights Out for Loggerheads campaign to guide hatchlings safely to the ocean. Includes factual back matter and ways kids can help.
Setting: Contemporary coastal South Carolina; beach and seaside town during sea turtle nesting season
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Follow the Moon Home right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Follow the Moon Home. The reading level is AR 4.5, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include environmental stewardship, youth activism, teamwork and community action.
How long does it take to read Follow the Moon Home?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Follow the Moon Home takes around 8m to finish. The book has 1,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Follow the Moon Home have an AR quiz?
Yes — Follow the Moon Home has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Follow the Moon Home?
Follow the Moon Home has an AR reading level of 4.5, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.