Ghost Hunt, Volume 9
Shiho Inada
Ghost Hunt, Volume 9
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Shiho Inada
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?
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 — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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
- 9780345498243
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Del Rey
- Published
- September 25, 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction