What reading level is Lighthouse Mystery?

Lighthouse Mystery by Keith McCloskey is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Lighthouse Mystery appropriate for?

Lighthouse Mystery is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Lighthouse Mystery?

Lighthouse Mystery is fiction — History.

Does Lighthouse Mystery have any content warnings?

Lighthouse Mystery has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lighthouse Mystery?

Lighthouse Mystery by Keith McCloskey is 147 pages.

Lighthouse Mystery

Keith McCloskey

Lighthouse Mystery

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Mystery of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers

by Keith McCloskey

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What happened to the three lighthouse keepers who vanished without a trace? On a lonely island surrounded by wild seas, a relief keeper arrives to find the lighthouse empty and eerie clues hinting at fear and mystery. Could it be a giant wave, a secret tragedy, or something even stranger?

Themes

Mystery Historical FamilySuspensePsychological Tension

Quick Assessment

This historical mystery novel explores the true story of three lighthouse keepers who disappeared from a remote Scottish island in 1900. Suitable for readers aged 13 and up, it delves into themes of suspense, psychological tension, and historical intrigue without graphic content. Parents should note the story involves distressing emotional states and mysterious circumstances but is appropriate for young teens interested in detective and historical fiction.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

147 pages

ISBN: 9780807214749
Pages: 147
Publisher: The History Press
Published: November 2000
Type: Fiction

Genres

History

Subjects

FamilyOrphans & Foster HomesMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesOrphansDetective and Mystery StoriesMystery and Detective StoriesBoxcar ChildrenFamiliesMysteryLighthouseOrphans,LighthousesAdventure and AdventurersPrimers