Book of Ghosts and Goblins

Ruth Manning-Sanders

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Book of Ghosts and Goblins

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ruth Manning-Sanders

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if the shadows around you were hiding creatures that only come alive at night? Imagine meeting a headless horseman galloping through a foggy forest or a kindly ghost with a mysterious past. These stories will send shivers down your spine—if you dare to read on!

Quick Assessment

This collection presents twenty-one folklore tales featuring ghosts, goblins, and supernatural beings from diverse cultures, suited for children ages 9 to 12. The stories blend spooky elements with fantasy and adventure, offering age-appropriate suspense without graphic content. Parents should be aware that some stories include mild scary scenes typical of classic ghost tales.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780416479300
Pages
128
Publisher
Farshore
Published
1968
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science Fiction & FantasySpine-Chilling HorrorLiterature & FictionGenre FictionHorrorGhost StoriesSupernaturalFolklore