A Terrifying Taste of Short & Shivery

Robert D. San Souci

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A Terrifying Taste of Short & Shivery

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Thirty Creepy Tales

by Robert D. San Souci

Illustrated by Lenny Wooden

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Dive into a collection of thirty spooky stories from around the globe that bring to life eerie creatures and mysterious hauntings. Each tale invites brave readers to explore creepy legends and unsettling encounters that will send shivers down your spine. With chilling illustrations enhancing the suspense, this book offers thrilling adventures perfect for young fans of ghostly tales.

Themes

AdventureMysteryFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
29,931 words
3h 20m read-aloud
ISBN
0385322550
Pages
176
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
September 12, 2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,931
Read-Aloud
~3h 20m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Fiction