What reading level is Ministry of Ghosts?

Ministry of Ghosts by Alex Shearer is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ministry of Ghosts appropriate for?

Ministry of Ghosts is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Ministry of Ghosts?

Ministry of Ghosts is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ministry of Ghosts have any content warnings?

Ministry of Ghosts has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — 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 Ministry of Ghosts?

Ministry of Ghosts by Alex Shearer is 256 pages.

Ministry of Ghosts

Alex Shearer

Ministry of Ghosts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alex Shearer

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with ghosts? Thruppence and Tim think a simple Saturday job sounds fun—until they step inside a spooky house with dusty windows and a mysterious nameplate. What secrets will they uncover as they join the Ministry of Ghosts racing against time to prove whether ghosts are real?

Themes

Mystery Adventure Friendship Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Thruppence and Tim as they take on a curious weekend job with the Ministry of Ghosts, an organization tasked with proving the existence of ghosts within three months. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story balances light supernatural themes with humor and adventure, avoiding heavy scares. Parents can expect a fun, engaging read that gently explores themes of curiosity and bravery.