Moonleapers
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025 · Est. 8.5 hour read

Moonleapers

Written by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Part of the Moonleapers series

A mysterious phone connects a girl to time travelers with a world-changing mission.

3.8 Goodreads · 540 ratings
320 pages· 60,455 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· ~830L
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Maisie receives an old phone, expecting a mundane summer with her great-aunt. Instead, cryptic texts and a peculiar book thrust her into the enigmatic world of moonleapers. Can she unravel their secrets and aid their urgent mission before time runs out?

From the publisher

From Edgar Award-winning author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes a suspenseful duology opener about a girl whose first phone connects her to a network of time travelers who want to change the world. This New York Times bestseller–now available in paperback–is perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and City Spies!When Maisie’s mom gives her an old phone, Maisie can’t believe her luck–finally, she can keep up with everyone at school! Unfortunately, her mom also tells her that the whole family will be moving to spend the summer taking care of Maisie’s great-aunt Hazel. Maisie’s only getting a phone because she’ll be responsible for her younger siblings during the entire trip. With that, Maisie is ready to give the phone back.Then the first puzzling text comes in.Between the mystery texts and a not-completely-blank book from Great-Aunt Hazel, Maisie finds herself thrown into the world of moonleapers. Will she be able to learn more about the secretive group, and–gulp–help them accomplish their crucial mission in time?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
320
Words
60,455
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~830L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~T
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
556664
Publication
Published
September 16, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063392564

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