Book of Ghosts and Goblins
Ruth Manning-Sanders
Book of Ghosts and Goblins
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ruth Manning-Sanders
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780416479300
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Farshore
- Published
- 1968
- Type
- Fiction