One ghost too many

Drew Stevenson

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One ghost too many

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Sarah Capshaw Mystery

by Drew Stevenson

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Clark and Frog sneak through the creaky halls of Maplewood Manor, their flashlights cutting through the thick darkness. Suddenly, a chilling whisper echoes behind them—was that a ghost? They freeze, unsure if they're about to uncover a spooky secret or run into real trouble.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Clark, Frog, and Kate as they explore the eerie Maplewood Manor to find out if it's truly haunted. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story offers light suspense and themes of friendship and bravery without intense scares or graphic content. It's a gentle introduction to detective adventures set in a spooky but age-appropriate environment.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

125 pages
ISBN
0525650520
Pages
125
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Haunted houses

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesHaunted Houses