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Goosebumps wanted

Robert Lawrence Stine

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Goosebumps wanted

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Haunted Mask

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Goosebumps Wanted

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

LuAnn finds a mysterious mask hidden in an old trunk, and when she wears it on Halloween, her night takes a terrifying turn. The mask's dark power traps her, and only a surprising act of kindness can break its hold. Get ready for a spooky adventure filled with chills and unexpected friendship.

Themes

Horror storiesHalloweenFriendshipKindnessAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Goosebumps wanted 8LE

Goosebumps wanted is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 231 pages (approximately 34,214 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Goosebumps wanted works for readers up to grade 5.2.

Read aloud, Goosebumps wanted runs about 3.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Goosebumps wanted 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Goosebumps wanted explores horror stories, halloween, friendship, kindness, and adventure — 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.
  • Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
  • Kids drawn to stories about horror stories, halloween, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

231 pages
34,214 words
3h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545417938
Pages
231
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
34,214
Read-Aloud
~3h 48m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Horror StoriesHorror TalesHalloweenMasks