Ghost in Room 11
Betty Ren Wright
Ghost in Room 11
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Betty Ren Wright
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
Matthew sneaks into Healy Elementary after dark, heart pounding as the halls grow colder. Suddenly, a mysterious figure appears—could it be the ghost teacher everyone talks about? But when she calls his name, Matthew realizes this night will change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This spooky children’s fiction story follows Matthew, the new kid at school, who faces challenges both from bullies and a real ghost in the school halls. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, it explores themes of courage, honesty, and acceptance, with mild supernatural elements that add excitement without being frightening. Parents should note the story includes mild suspense and themes of bullying.
Why we rated Ghost in Room 11 8LE
Ghost in Room 11 is written at a Level 3 reading level across 78 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghost in Room 11 works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Ghost in Room 11 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Bullying.
Thematically, Ghost in Room 11 explores ghosts, schools, moving, friendship, and courage — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about ghosts, schools, moving.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781504013437
- Pages
- 78
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction