Missing (Shadow House, Book 4)

Dan Poblocki

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Missing (Shadow House, Book 4)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Poblocki

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

There’s a secret in Shadow House that no one else knows: five kids are trapped inside, each drawn there by a different mystery. They don’t know each other, and the doors won’t open. But something else is watching them—something that might be friend or foe, and that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror novel follows five children who find themselves trapped in a haunted house, each with their own backstory. The story explores themes of fear, trust, and survival in a spooky, paranormal setting suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware that the book contains mild horror elements and suspense typical of the genre.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

180 pages
ISBN
9781338245790
Pages
180
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HorrorParanormal, Occult & Supernatural