Book of Ghosts
Ceri Jones
Book of Ghosts
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Imagination Book (Child's Play Imagination Book)
by Ceri Jones
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A shadow flickers at the window, then a chilly breeze whispers through the room. You hear a soft splash—could it be a ghost in the water tap? Suddenly, something moves just out of sight—what’s hiding in the shadows?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader picture book uses playful rhymes and die-cut pages to introduce young children to the idea of friendly ghosts through simple, engaging scenes. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it offers a gentle exploration of spooky themes without frightening content, perfect for emerging readers who enjoy imaginative stories.
Why we rated Book of Ghosts 7C
Book of Ghosts is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Book of Ghosts works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Book of Ghosts as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Book of Ghosts explores fiction, picture books, stories in rhyme, ghosts, and children's books/ages 4-8 fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fiction, picture books, stories in rhyme.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient 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
- 9780859530286
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- New York, NY : Child's Play (International)
- Published
- June 1974
- Type
- Fiction