Ghost Soldiers (Invisible Detective)

Justin Richards

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Ghost Soldiers (Invisible Detective)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Justin Richards

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Arthur’s heart pounds as he steps into the shadowy, crumbling house, whispers swirling around him like ghosts. Suddenly, a chilling figure in an old soldier’s uniform appears, eyes glowing with menace. Who—or what—is really haunting these halls?

Quick Assessment

Set in both modern-day and 1936 London, this middle-grade mystery follows Arthur Drake and his friends as they investigate strange deaths and a haunted house linked to a secret group called the Invisible Detective. The story weaves elements of suspense and supernatural mystery appropriate for ages 9 to 12, with mild peril and fantasy violence that are handled thoughtfully. Parents should note the presence of ghostly themes and some tense moments involving mysterious soldiers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9781847380050
Pages
272
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Published
February 5, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Crime & MysteryDetective and Mystery StoriesMonstersHaunted HousesEnglandDetectivesMystery and Detective StoriesLondon