Little Evil Things, Volume II
Tracy London
Little Evil Things, Volume II
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Audio Horror Stories with Music Accompaniment (Little Evil Things)
by Tracy London
The text is written at a 5th 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
Thunder crashes as a creepy jar rattles on the shelf, waiting to unleash its dark secret. Two sisters, joined forever, face a chilling choice that could change everything. Suddenly, a monstrous shadow made of fat looms over Beverly Hills—what will happen next?
Quick Assessment
Little Evil Things, Volume II offers a collection of short horror stories designed for middle-grade listeners aged 9-12, though the audio is recommended for ages 13 and up. The stories combine suspense, mild scares, and dark humor with immersive sound effects and music inspired by classic radio horror shows. Parents should note the presence of spooky themes and mild peril, making it suitable for children comfortable with gentle horror content.
Why we rated Little Evil Things, Volume II 10LE
Little Evil Things, Volume II is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Little Evil Things, Volume II works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Little Evil Things, Volume II as 10LE ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Little Evil Things, Volume II explores mystery, horror, adventure, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, horror, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- ISBN
- 9781891007033
- Publisher
- Little Evil Things
- Published
- August 20, 1998
- Type
- Fiction