What reading level is Ghost Text?

Ghost Text by James J. Barnes is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ghost Text appropriate for?

Ghost Text is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

Does Ghost Text have any content warnings?

Ghost Text has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Ghost Text

James J. Barnes

Ghost Text

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James J. Barnes

Reading Level 5 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Here's a secret: a mysterious text from an unknown number changes everything for Jared, Curtis, and Nick. Suddenly, they're tangled up with a shadowy figure and a puzzle no one saw coming. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Friendship Mystery Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows three best friends who receive an eerie text message that pulls them into a supernatural adventure. As they work together to solve the puzzle, the story explores themes of friendship and courage suitable for ages 9 to 12. There is mild suspense but no graphic content, making it appropriate for young readers interested in mysteries.