Classic Ghost Stories (Classic Ghost Stories)
M. R. James, E. F. Benson, Bierce Ambrose, Algernon Blackwood, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, Amelia Edwards, Nathanial Hawthorne, Edgar Allan. Poe, W. W. Jacobs, Rudyard Kipling, H. P. Lovecraft, Brander Matthews, Richard Middleton, Saki, Edith Warton
Classic Ghost Stories (Classic Ghost Stories)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Classic Ghost Stories
by M. R. James, E. F. Benson, Bierce Ambrose, Algernon Blackwood, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, Amelia Edwards, Nathanial Hawthorne, Edgar Allan. Poe, W. W. Jacobs, Rudyard Kipling, H. P. Lovecraft, Brander Matthews, Richard Middleton, Saki, Edith Warton
Illustrated by Barbara Kiwak
The text is written at a 5th 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
The creak of old floorboards echoes through a dark, empty house, and a chilly breeze whispers secrets down the hallway. Shadows flicker and strange sounds stir your imagination, pulling you deeper into tales where the line between the living and the dead blurs. These stories will tingle your spine and leave you wondering what’s real—and what’s haunting the night.
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Quick Assessment
This anthology presents a curated collection of classic ghost stories by renowned authors, chosen for their literary quality and psychological depth. Suitable for middle-grade readers, ages 9-12, the stories offer an introduction to horror through atmospheric and thought-provoking tales. Parents should note the presence of supernatural themes and eerie moments that may be intense but are appropriate for this age group.
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Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781565658943
- Publisher
- Warbler Classics
- Published
- April 1998
- Type
- Fiction