Even More Short & Shivery
Robert D. San Souci
Even More Short & Shivery
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Thirty Spine-tingling Tales
by Robert D. San Souci
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
A chill runs down your spine as the wind whispers through the trees and shadows flicker in the moonlight. Each story in this collection carries the eerie creak of old doors and the faint scent of forgotten places, drawing you deeper into a world where every whisper could be a ghost. These tales will leave your heart pounding and your imagination spinning, but the thrill of the unknown is just the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This anthology offers a collection of traditional scary stories from around the world, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12. The tales are crafted to provide spooky thrills without excessive violence, making it an engaging choice for children who enjoy mild horror and suspense. Parents should note there are eerie themes and some mild scary moments typical of ghost stories.
Why we rated Even More Short & Shivery 9LP
Even More Short & Shivery is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 162 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Even More Short & Shivery works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Even More Short & Shivery 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, Even More Short & Shivery explores anthologies, horror & ghost stories, juvenile fiction, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about anthologies, horror & ghost stories, juvenile fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
More short & shivery
Robert D. San Souci
More short & shivery
Robert D. San Souci
Short & Shivery
Robert D. San Souci
Short & Shivery
Robert D. San Souci
Even More Short & Shivery
Robert D. San Souci
Even More Short & Shivery
Robert D. San Souci
Even More Tales to Give You Goosebumps
R. L. Stine
Even More Tales to Give You Goosebumps
R. L. Stine
A Terrifying Taste of Short & Shivery
Robert D. San Souci
A Terrifying Taste of Short & Shivery
Robert D. San Souci
More Tales of Terror
Robert D. San Souci
More Tales of Terror
Robert D. San Souci
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613721912
- Pages
- 162
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- August 2003
- Type
- Fiction