Ghost of Gravestone
Haynes
Ghost of Gravestone
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Haynes
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Charley digs frantically in the sand as the ghostly sailor watches over him. The waves crash louder, and something hard hits Charley’s shovel. What could it be buried beneath the beach?
Quick Assessment
This early reader book follows Charley’s summer adventure when he meets the ghost of a sailor from 1712 who enlists his help to find buried treasure. Intended for children ages 5-8, it combines themes of friendship, mystery, and imaginative play with approachable vocabulary suitable for early readers. Parents should note the gentle supernatural elements and mild suspense.
Why we rated Ghost of Gravestone 7C
Ghost of Gravestone is written at a Level 2 reading level across 1 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghost of Gravestone works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Ghost of Gravestone as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Ghost of Gravestone explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and mystery — 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, friendship, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780525665441
- Pages
- 1
- Publisher
- Dutton Childrens Books
- Published
- June 1, 1977
- Type
- Fiction