Double-dare to be scared
Robert D. San Souci
Double-dare to be scared
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Another Thirteen Chilling Tales
by Robert D. San Souci
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
Dive into thirteen spine-tingling stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat, from spooky campfire legends to eerie mysteries. Perfect for brave readers who love a thrilling scare and unforgettable adventures after dark.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Double-dare to be scared 10LE
Double-dare to be scared is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 170 pages (approximately 38,703 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Double-dare to be scared works for readers up to grade 7.9.
Read aloud, Double-dare to be scared runs about 4.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Double-dare to be scared as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Double-dare to be scared explores horror stories, american folklore, adventure, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about horror stories, american folklore, adventure.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there is one more book in the Dare To Be Scared series.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0812627164
- Pages
- 170
- Publisher
- Dare to Be Scared
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 38,703
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 18m
- Text Density
- Standard