Misty Gordon
Kim Kennedy
Misty Gordon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kim Kennedy
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
Misty Gordon’s life gets a spooky twist when she finds a magical notebook and glasses that let her see ghosts. Together with her best friend Yoshi, she uncovers a secret history of pirates in her New England town and races to uncover a hidden treasure before the ghostly buccaneers do. Adventure, mystery, and laughter await in this thrilling tale of friendship and discovery.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Misty Gordon 10LP
Misty Gordon is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 780L (approximately 42,129 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Misty Gordon works for readers up to grade 7.4.
Read aloud, Misty Gordon runs about 4.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Misty Gordon as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Thematically, Misty Gordon explores friendship, mystery, adventure, family, and fantasy world-building — 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 friendship, mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780810993570
- Publisher
- Amulet Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 42,129
- Lexile
- 780L
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 41m