Ghost of Whispering Rock
Nancy Robinson
Ghost of Whispering Rock
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nancy Robinson
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.
Themes
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 — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0671869523
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Minstrel
- Published
- May 1, 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 7,313
- Read-Aloud
- ~49 min
- Text Density
- Light Text