Driven to Death (Strange Matter®)

Marty M. Engle

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Driven to Death (Strange Matter®)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marty M. Engle

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

There’s a secret about a phantom pirate ship that only a few know — it’s haunted by three ghosts with a chilling plan. Darren and his brother David stumble right into their trap, but that’s only the beginning of the spooky adventure that awaits.

Themes

Horror & Ghost StoriesAdventureSibling Relationships

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror story follows Darren and his brother as they encounter three ghosts from a phantom pirate ship who try to control them. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild supernatural themes and suspenseful moments typical of juvenile ghost stories. Parents should be aware of spooky elements but can expect age-appropriate thrills rather than intense scares.

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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

152 pages
ISBN
9781423308829
Pages
152
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published
July 25, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ghost StoriesHorror & Ghost StoriesChildren's Audio9-12