Ghost That Came Alive
Vic Crume
Ghost That Came Alive
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Vic Crume
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.
Themes
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590099127
- Pages
- 126
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- November 1992
- Type
- Fiction