Haunted Island (An Apple Paperback)
Joan Lowery Nixon
Haunted Island (An Apple Paperback)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joan Lowery Nixon
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Chris and Amy stand at the edge of Haunted Island, the wind howling around them as shadows flicker in the moonlight. Amos's warning echoes in their ears—he survived a night no one else dared to face. Suddenly, a chilling whisper drifts through the trees, but what it says might change everything.
Quick Assessment
Haunted Island follows siblings Chris and Amy as they confront eerie legends and restless spirits on a mysterious island. Suitable for middle-grade readers and young teens, this suspenseful story explores themes of bravery and family bonds without graphic content, making it appropriate for ages 10 and up.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590431347
- Pages
- 123
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- March 1995
- Type
- Fiction