Haunting of Adrian Yates

Markus Harwood-Jones

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Haunting of Adrian Yates

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Markus Harwood-Jones

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of rain-soaked earth fills the air as thunder rumbles overhead, echoing through the iron gates of the old cemetery. Adrian’s heart races in the shadowy silence, where secrets whisper and a ghost named Sorel waits just beyond the grave. Every stormy night brings a new thrill—and a danger that feels all too real.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores themes of friendship, supernatural romance, and family tension through the story of Adrian, a teen whose boyfriend is a ghost. It includes paranormal elements, consensual possession, and emotional challenges surrounding family conflict. Recommended for readers aged 13 and older, it sensitively addresses LGBTQ+ relationships and supernatural themes with some suspense and mild peril.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Romantic Content Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

264 pages
ISBN
9781998898008
Pages
264
Publisher
Metonymy Press
Published
2023
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Young Adult Fiction, Ghost StoriesYoung Adult Fiction, Lgbtq+Young Adult Fiction, Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural