Kids who see ghosts
Caron B. Goode
Kids who see ghosts
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
How to Guide Them Through Fear
by Caron B. Goode
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
Here’s a secret: some kids can see ghosts, but it’s not just about spooky stories. These special kids feel things others don’t, and sometimes that feels scary—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Kids Who See Ghosts explores the experiences of children who claim to see ghosts and offers parents practical guidance on how to support them without fear. This book blends scientific perspectives with spiritual viewpoints, providing tools like questionnaires and exercises to help children manage their experiences. Suitable for parents of children ages 9-12, it encourages open-mindedness while addressing common worries sensitively.
Why we rated Kids who see ghosts 11LE
Kids who see ghosts is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kids who see ghosts works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Kids who see ghosts 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, Kids who see ghosts explores psychic ability, ghosts, family, science & nature, and spirituality — 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 psychic ability, ghosts, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
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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
- 9781578634729
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Weiser Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction