Midnight Fright
Kathryn Heling, Deborah Hembrook
Midnight Fright
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kathryn Heling, Deborah Hembrook
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: telling time can be spooky fun when Halloween is involved! You'll find a colorful clock with movable hands hidden right in the cover, ready for you to match the hour on every page. But that's only the beginning of the frightful fun waiting inside!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive fiction book combines Halloween excitement with an educational twist, helping children in grades 2-3 learn to tell time using a die-cut clock with movable hands. It is designed for readers aged 9 to 12 and offers a fun, festive approach without any scary content. The book supports early learning in a playful, age-appropriate way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
- ISBN
- 9789993282914
- Publisher
- Cartwheel Books
- Published
- September 1993
- Type
- Fiction