Ghostwriter
Robert Harris
Ghostwriter
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Harris
The text is written at a 7th 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
Some secrets are so powerful, they can change everything—and even be deadly. Imagine uncovering a story hidden in shadows that could put you in real danger. What would you do when the truth becomes your biggest challenge?
Quick Assessment
Ghostwriter is a middle-grade fiction novel suitable for readers aged 9-12, centered on uncovering dangerous secrets. The story involves suspense and mystery elements that introduce mild peril but remain appropriate for this age group. Parents should know it explores themes of secrecy and courage without graphic content.
Why we rated Ghostwriter 12LP
Ghostwriter is written at a Level 7 reading level across 323 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ghostwriter works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Ghostwriter as 12LP ("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.
Thematically, Ghostwriter explores mystery, adventure, and courage — 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, adventure, courage.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — 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
- 9789994250493
- Pages
- 323
- Publisher
- Edizioni Mondadori
- Published
- June 1994
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- IT