Phil & the ghost of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca
John Luke Robertson
Phil & the ghost of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Luke Robertson
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crackle of a campfire mixes with whispers carried on the cool night breeze. The pine-scented air feels alive with secrets waiting to be uncovered. Every shadow seems to hold a clue, but can you find the truth behind the ghostly happenings at Camp Ch-Yo-Ca?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Phil Robertson as he navigates mysterious events at a local camp, encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking. Rooted in Christian themes, the story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and offers an engaging, interactive experience without intense content.
Why we rated Phil & the ghost of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca 11C
Phil & the ghost of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Phil & the ghost of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Phil & the ghost of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Phil & the ghost of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca explores adventure, mystery, religious, and interactive adventures — 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 adventure, mystery, religious.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781414398143
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Tyndale Kids
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction