Haunted! the Queen Mary
Therese Shea
Haunted! the Queen Mary
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Therese Shea
History's Most Haunted
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
Step aboard the legendary Queen Mary, a grand ocean liner that once sailed the seas and carried troops during World War II. Explore chilling tales of ghostly encounters and mysterious happenings that continue to haunt its decks, brought to life with vivid stories and historic photos. Perfect for young readers curious about history and spooky adventures.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Haunted! the Queen Mary 10LP
Haunted! the Queen Mary is written at a Level 5-6 reading level (approximately 2,284 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Haunted! the Queen Mary works for readers up to grade 7.2.
Read aloud, Haunted! the Queen Mary takes about 15 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Haunted! the Queen Mary as 10LP ("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, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Haunted! the Queen Mary explores ghosts, historical, 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 ghosts, historical, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — 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
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781433992582
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,284
- Read-Aloud
- ~15 min