Behold the bones

Natalie C. Parker

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Behold the bones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Natalie C. Parker

Beware the Wild

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Deep in a mysterious Louisiana swamp, Candy Pickens knows every ghost story by heart but doesn't truly believe in them—until strange hauntings begin to swirl around her town. As eerie events unfold and a new family arrives, Candy's reality starts to blur, leading her to uncover a chilling secret tied to her own family's past. This atmospheric tale weaves myth and mystery into a spine-tingling adventure for fans of supernatural stories.

Themes

Ghost storiesSupernaturalParanormal fictionFamilyMysteryAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, supernatural elements, mystery. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Supernatural Elements Mystery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

358 pages
76,555 words
8h 30m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062241559
Pages
358
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
76,555
Read-Aloud
~8h 30m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Ghost StoriesSupernaturalSwampsParanormal FictionGhosts