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Ghost of Whispering Rock

Nancy Robinson

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Ghost of Whispering Rock

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Robinson

Reading Level 3-4 8C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Cousins Amy and Erika embark on a summer filled with spooky tales and playful challenges in a charming country setting. When Amy shares a ghost story that sends shivers down Erika’s spine, Erika decides to see if the ghost is real. Their summer adventure blends humor, mystery, and a touch of friendly rivalry.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Ghost of Whispering Rock 8C

Ghost of Whispering Rock is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 80 pages (approximately 7,313 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghost of Whispering Rock works for readers up to grade 5.7.

Read aloud, Ghost of Whispering Rock takes about 49 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Ghost of Whispering Rock as 8C ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Ghost of Whispering Rock explores mystery, friendship, family, humor, and country life — 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.
  • Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
  • Kids drawn to stories about mystery, friendship, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
7,313 words
49m read-aloud
ISBN
0671869523
Pages
80
Publisher
Minstrel
Published
May 1, 1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
7,313
Read-Aloud
~49 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesCountry LifeGhosts