What reading level is DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School)?

DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) by Tom B. Stone is at a Level 4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) appropriate for?

DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School)?

DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Graveyard School series.

Does DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) have any content warnings?

DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School)?

DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) by Tom B. Stone is 128 pages (approximately 21,358 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School)

Tom B. Stone

DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom B. Stone

Graveyard School

Reading Level 4 9LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

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

Step onto the spooky baseball field where creepy surprises and laugh-out-loud moments collide. Perfect for kids who love a little fright mixed with fun, this tale brings eerie excitement to every inning. Get ready for a game full of chills and chuckles!

Themes

HumorHorrorAdventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) 9LP

DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) is written at a Level 4 reading level across 128 pages (approximately 21,358 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) works for readers up to grade 6.0.

Read aloud, DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) runs about 2.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School) explores humor, horror, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, horror, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 26 more books in the Graveyard School series.