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Ghosts at large

Susan Price

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Ghosts at large

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Price

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A chilly wind whistles through the creaky old house, carrying whispers of secrets long forgotten. Shadows flicker and strange noises echo as spooky tales come alive in the dark. You might laugh or shiver—these ghost stories will stay with you long after the lights go out.

Themes

Ghost storiesFolkloreHumorMystery

Quick Assessment

This collection retells twelve traditional ghost stories, ranging from funny to eerie, suitable for early readers aged 5-8. The stories introduce young children to folklore and ghostly themes in a way that balances mild spookiness with humor. Parents should note that some tales include light suspense and supernatural elements appropriate for this age group.

Why we rated Ghosts at large 8LE

Ghosts at large is written at a Level 3 reading level across 90 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghosts at large works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Ghosts at large as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Ghosts at large explores ghost stories, folklore, humor, and mystery — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about ghost stories, folklore, humor.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

90 pages
ISBN
0571132820
Pages
90
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Published
1984
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ghost StoriesTalesGhostsFolklore