Haunted America

Michael Norman

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Haunted America

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Norman

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Did you know that spooky ghosts wander through battlefields and old theaters across America? From the eerie halls of the White House to mysterious shadows in Tampa’s vaudeville palaces, these hauntings hide secrets waiting to be uncovered—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

SupernaturalGhostsUnited StatesHistoryAdventure

Quick Assessment

Haunted America explores famous ghost stories and supernatural encounters across the U.S. and Canada, blending history with spooky tales suitable for middle-grade readers. The book contains mild supernatural themes and is appropriate for ages 9-12, engaging young readers interested in folklore and history without intense scares.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780785795025
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

United StatesSupernaturalGhostsNew AgeBody, Mind & SpiritCanadaHaunted Houses