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Ghost Hunt, Volume 9

Shiho Inada

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Ghost Hunt, Volume 9

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shiho Inada

Reading Level 6 11MP 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 Shibuya Psychic Research team races against time as a mysterious curse spreads chaos through the city. Ghostly whispers echo in dark alleys and shadows twist in the corners of your vision. Just when they think they've uncovered the truth, something far more terrifying emerges—what will happen next?

Themes

MysterySupernaturalAdventureGraphic Novels - Manga

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel follows the Shibuya Psychic Research team as they investigate supernatural occurrences including curses and ghostly phenomena. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it contains suspenseful scenes and mild fantasy violence typical of ghost stories. Parents should note the eerie themes and moments of tension but will find no graphic content or mature language.

Why we rated Ghost Hunt, Volume 9 11MP

Ghost Hunt, Volume 9 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghost Hunt, Volume 9 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Ghost Hunt, Volume 9 as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Ghost Hunt, Volume 9 explores mystery, supernatural, adventure, and graphic novels - manga — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Kids drawn to stories about mystery, supernatural, adventure.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780345498243
Pages
208
Publisher
Del Rey
Published
September 25, 2007
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Graphic Novels-MangaGraphic NovelsMangaComics & Graphic NovelsComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, FantasyComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, Horror