Haunting of Holroyd Hill
Brenda Seabrooke
Haunting of Holroyd Hill
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brenda Seabrooke
The text is written at a 4th 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
Have you ever wondered what secrets a ghost might hide? In a quiet Virginia countryside house, Melinda and her brother team up with their new friend Dan to uncover the truth behind a mysterious Civil War spirit. But what will they find lurking in the shadows of Holroyd Hill?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows eleven-year-old Melinda, her older brother, and their friend Dan as they explore a haunting linked to the Civil War era in their new Virginia home. The story blends historical mystery with themes of family and friendship, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. There is mild suspense and supernatural elements, but no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780606109871
- Pages
- 137
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction