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A night in terror tower
Robert Lawrence Stine
A night in terror tower
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Bk. 27. Goosebumps
by Robert Lawrence Stine
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
When Sue and Eddie get separated from their tour group in London, they stumble into a shadowy old tower and suddenly find themselves trapped in the 1600s. As they explore the eerie prison walls, they must find a way back to their own time before danger closes in. Their adventure is filled with mystery and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated A night in terror tower 8LP
A night in terror tower is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 129 pages (approximately 21,713 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A night in terror tower works for readers up to grade 5.5.
Read aloud, A night in terror tower runs about 2.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate A night in terror tower as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, A night in terror tower explores adventure, mystery, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, fantasy world-building.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 79 more books in the Goosebumps series.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 059048351X
- Pages
- 129
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 21,713
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 25m
- Text Density
- Standard