Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books)
Diana Hendry
Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Diana Hendry
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Harvey and Henry haul out their ghost-catching gear as eerie sounds echo through Sibbald House. Shadows flicker, and a chilling moan fills the air—something’s not right in this old holiday home. Can they uncover the ghostly secret before the haunting gets out of control?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Harvey and Henry as they investigate spooky happenings at Sibbald House during a summer vacation. The story combines light supernatural elements with themes of friendship and problem-solving, suitable for children ages 9-12. Mild spooky scenes are present but handled in a way that's appropriate for the target audience.
Why we rated Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books) 9LE
Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 197 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books) as 9LE ("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, Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books) explores mystery, friendship, adventure, and supernatural — 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, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child
Diana Hendry
Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child
Diana Hendry
The Ghosts of Batwing Castle (Galaxy Children's Large Print)
Terry Deary
The Ghosts of Batwing Castle (Galaxy Children's Large Print)
Terry Deary
True Horror Stories (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books)
Terry Deary
True Horror Stories (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books)
Terry Deary
Angelique and the Ghosts
Sergeanne Golon
Angelique and the Ghosts
Sergeanne Golon
Ghosts Ghouls & Other Horrors
Bernhardt Hurwood
Ghosts Ghouls & Other Horrors
Bernhardt Hurwood
Book of Ghosts (Child's Play Imagination Book)
Pam Adams
Book of Ghosts (Child's Play Imagination Book)
Pam Adams
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780754060741
- Pages
- 197
- Publisher
- Galaxy Children's Large Print
- Published
- September 1999
- Type
- Fiction