What reading level is American gothic?

American gothic by Robert Bloch is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is American gothic appropriate for?

American gothic is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is American gothic?

American gothic is fiction — Detective and mystery stories.

Does American gothic have any content warnings?

American gothic has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is American gothic?

American gothic by Robert Bloch is 222 pages.

American gothic

Robert Bloch

American gothic

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Bloch

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What secrets hide behind the walls of a towering castle at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair? A charming pharmacist opens his doors to young women, but they disappear without a trace. Can you uncover the mystery before it's too late?

Themes

MysteryGothicRomanceDetectiveAdventure

Quick Assessment

Set during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, this middle-grade mystery follows a pharmacist who rents rooms in his new castle to young women who then mysteriously vanish. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends gothic suspense with detective elements and romantic thriller themes. Parents should note the eerie atmosphere and suspenseful plot, but content is appropriate for middle-grade readers.