Ghosts and the supernatural
Edwina Conner
Ghosts and the supernatural
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edwina Conner
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Ghosts and witches aren’t just stories—they might be real! Discover magical powers like reading minds and moving things without touching. What secrets will you uncover about the mysterious world around us?
Quick Assessment
This illustrated early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to concepts of the supernatural, including ghosts, witches, and psychic phenomena, through simple text and engaging images. It encourages curiosity about mysterious topics while keeping content age-appropriate and accessible. Parents should note the focus on paranormal themes presented in a fictional and imaginative way.
Why we rated Ghosts and the supernatural 7C
Ghosts and the supernatural is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghosts and the supernatural works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Ghosts and the supernatural as 7C ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Ghosts and the supernatural explores fantasy world-building, mystery, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, mystery, science & nature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 0531181502
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- 1987
- Type
- Nonfiction