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Little Evil Things, Volume II

Tracy London

Cover of Little Evil Things, Volume II

Little Evil Things, Volume II

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Audio Horror Stories with Music Accompaniment (Little Evil Things)

by Tracy London

Reading Level 5 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781891007033
Publisher
Little Evil Things
Published
August 20, 1998
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Crime & MysteryMystery & DetectiveChildren's AudiobooksUnabridged AudioAudio Adult: Books On TapeHorrorAnthologiesAudiobooks