Ghost at the Inn
Stephanie Faris
Ghost at the Inn
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephanie Faris
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The creak of old floorboards echoes through the quiet night at the Brookhaven Inn. A chill runs down Gabby’s spine as she tiptoes through dim hallways, determined to find proof that ghosts aren’t real. But when strange whispers fill the air, could the ghost be more than just a story?
Quick Assessment
This early reader book follows ten-year-old Gabby as she visits the Brookhaven Inn with her paranormal investigator father. Despite her skepticism, Gabby begins to question what she believes when unexplained events occur. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story gently explores themes of curiosity and courage without frightening content.
Why we rated Ghost at the Inn 8LE
Ghost at the Inn is written at a Level 3 reading level across 97 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghost at the Inn works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Ghost at the Inn as 8LE ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Ghost at the Inn explores adventure, mystery, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781669013211
- Pages
- 97
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction