Ghost Island and the Mystery of Charmander
Ken A. Moore
Ghost Island and the Mystery of Charmander
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Unofficial Adventure for Pokémon GO Fans
by Ken A. Moore
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Sarah and Skip dart through the dense forest, hearts pounding as the mysterious signal from Ghost Island's Poké Stop grows stronger. Suddenly, strange lights flicker ahead, and the ground trembles beneath their feet—what secret is waiting for them in the shadows? The adventure has only just begun, and the fate of the world might rest in their hands.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows siblings Sarah and Skip as they move to a remote town and discover a mysterious island linked to a centuries-old competition. Blending elements of fantasy and popular Pokémon themes, the story offers excitement and mystery suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the book includes mild peril and fantasy action but is appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Ghost Island and the Mystery of Charmander 11LP
Ghost Island and the Mystery of Charmander is written at a Level 6 reading level across 236 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghost Island and the Mystery of Charmander works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Ghost Island and the Mystery of Charmander as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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 Island and the Mystery of Charmander explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781510722965
- Pages
- 236
- Publisher
- Sky Pony
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction