What reading level is Ghosts in the Garden?

Ghosts in the Garden by Judith Silverthorne is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ghosts in the Garden appropriate for?

Ghosts in the Garden is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Ghosts in the Garden?

Ghosts in the Garden is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ghosts in the Garden have any content warnings?

Ghosts in the Garden has a HootRating of 9LE (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.

How many pages is Ghosts in the Garden?

Ghosts in the Garden by Judith Silverthorne is 168 pages.

Ghosts in the Garden

Judith Silverthorne

Ghosts in the Garden

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judith Silverthorne

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Sam and J.J. are suddenly talking about mushrooms with a gardener from over a hundred years ago—then, just like that, they're back in their own time, wondering what just happened. On a school trip to Government House, strange things keep happening: a ghostly woman appears, silently mouthing the word 'watch.' What secret is she trying to share, and can Sam and J.J. uncover it before time traps them forever?

Themes

Mystery Adventure Friendship Historical Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Sam and J.J. as they explore the historic Government House in Saskatchewan and encounter ghosts from the past. The story blends history with supernatural elements and involves time travel, making it engaging for children aged 9 to 12. While the book includes some suspense and mild peril related to ghostly encounters, it remains appropriate for its target audience.