Perron Family Haunting
Ebony Joy Wilkins
Perron Family Haunting
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Ghost Story That Inspired Horror Movies
by Ebony Joy Wilkins
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The Perron family lives in a house where a ghostly witch named Bathsheba doesn’t want them to feel safe—she wants them to be scared! She’s so spooky that even the previous owners warned, 'Leave the lights on at night!' But what makes this haunting so unforgettable is the courage the family shows in the face of real fear.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to a famous ghost story based on the Perron family's real-life experiences in their Rhode Island farmhouse. While the story is simplified for ages 5-8, it includes themes of haunting and mild supernatural fear that might be intense for sensitive readers. Parents should note the presence of ghostly and psychological tension but no graphic content.
Why we rated Perron Family Haunting 7ME
Perron Family Haunting is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Perron Family Haunting works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Perron Family Haunting as 7ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Perron Family Haunting explores ghosts, haunted houses, family, and history — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about ghosts, haunted houses, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781543574807
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Snap Books
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Nonfiction