What reading level is Fingers on the Back of the Neck?

Fingers on the Back of the Neck by Margaret Mahy is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Fingers on the Back of the Neck appropriate for?

Fingers on the Back of the Neck is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Fingers on the Back of the Neck?

Fingers on the Back of the Neck is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Fingers on the Back of the Neck have any content warnings?

Fingers on the Back of the Neck has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fingers on the Back of the Neck?

Fingers on the Back of the Neck by Margaret Mahy is 208 pages.

Fingers on the Back of the Neck

Margaret Mahy

Fingers on the Back of the Neck

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret Mahy

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The cold whisper of a ghost's breath brushes your neck—chilling and impossible to ignore. Shadows twist in empty rooms, and strange creatures lurk just beyond sight. Each story pulls you deeper into a world where fear hides in every corner and surprises wait to catch your breath.

Themes

HorrorMysterySupernaturalTeen & Young Adult

Quick Assessment

This collection features 11 short horror stories exploring themes of the supernatural, mystery, and suspense. Intended for teens aged 13-18, the stories include elements of murder, aliens, ghosts, and eerie settings, making it suitable for readers ready to engage with thrilling but age-appropriate scary content.