Dead Below

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

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Dead Below

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

The air smells like old wood and rain as Treva walks down the creaky streets of her new Philadelphia neighborhood. Whispered voices float through the fog, and ghostly figures flicker just beyond her sight. What do these restless spirits want, and why have they chosen Treva to listen?

Themes

HistoricalParanormalOccult & SupernaturalMysteryAdventure

Quick Assessment

Dead Below is a middle-grade historical fiction novel with paranormal and horror elements, set in Philadelphia. The story follows Treva Gallo as she encounters ghosts and uncovers the neighborhood's mysterious past, blending suspense with themes of history and the supernatural. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains mild spooky moments but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

136 pages
ISBN
9781631634802
Pages
136
Publisher
Jolly Fish Press
Published
2021
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HistoricalUnited StatesHorrorParanormal, Occult & SupernaturalGhost Stories