What reading level is Little camp of horrors?

Little camp of horrors by Robert Lawrence Stine is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 490L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Little camp of horrors appropriate for?

Little camp of horrors is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Little camp of horrors?

Little camp of horrors is fiction. Part of the Mostly Ghostly series.

Does Little camp of horrors have any content warnings?

Little camp of horrors has a HootRating of 8ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Little camp of horrors?

Little camp of horrors by Robert Lawrence Stine is 129 pages (approximately 21,403 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Little camp of horrors

Robert Lawrence Stine

Little camp of horrors

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Mostly ghostly

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Mostly Ghostly

Reading Level 3-4 8ME Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Max races to Camp Snake Lake after his brother Colin steals a mysterious pendant that might hold the spirits of Nicky and Tara's parents. As eerie shadows gather, Max must outsmart dark forces to keep the pendant safe from vengeful ghosts. Adventure and spooky surprises await in this chilling camp tale!

Themes

Adventure Friendship Fantasy World-BuildingHorror Stories

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Little camp of horrors 8ME

Little camp of horrors is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 490L across 129 pages (approximately 21,403 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Little camp of horrors works for readers up to grade 5.3.

Read aloud, Little camp of horrors runs about 2.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Little camp of horrors as 8ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Little camp of horrors explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and horror stories — 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.