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Ghost That Came Alive

Vic Crume

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Ghost That Came Alive

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Vic Crume

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

There’s a ghost that’s not just a ghost—it’s alive! It hides secrets that only the bravest can uncover, but that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery fiction centers around a ghost with a secret, blending supernatural elements with detective-style storytelling. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging read that balances spooky fun with problem-solving, without intense scares or mature themes.

Why we rated Ghost That Came Alive 9LP

Ghost That Came Alive is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 126 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghost That Came Alive works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Ghost That Came Alive as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Ghost That Came Alive explores mystery, ghosts, adventure, and friendship — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about mystery, ghosts, adventure.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

126 pages
ISBN
9780590099127
Pages
126
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
November 1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

GhostsMystery and Detective Stories