Haunting in New Hampshire
Johnathan Rand
Haunting in New Hampshire
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Johnathan Rand
The text is written at a 6th 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
Hannah races through the creaky halls of her new old house, heart pounding as shadows flicker just out of sight. A chilling whisper calls her name—who else is in the house? Suddenly, a door slams shut behind her, and the lights go out.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade horror novel follows Hannah Bayford as she and her family settle into a large, historic home in New Hampshire that quickly reveals eerie and unsettling mysteries. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features spooky themes typical of haunted house tales but avoids graphic content, making it appropriate for young readers who enjoy mild suspense and supernatural elements.
Why we rated Haunting in New Hampshire 11LE
Haunting in New Hampshire is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Haunting in New Hampshire works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Haunting in New Hampshire as 11LE ("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, Haunting in New Hampshire explores haunted houses, horror stories, juvenile fiction, and family — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about haunted houses, horror stories, juvenile fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781893699960
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- AudioCraft
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction