Place to Hide, A (Strange Matter)

Marty M. Engle

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Place to Hide, A (Strange Matter)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marty M. Engle

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Trey and his friends race through the dark forest, desperate to find a new campsite safe from bullies. They spot the eerie silhouette of Widow Hill, an old Revolutionary War fort, but something unseen is closing in fast. Will they uncover the fort's dark secret before it’s too late?

Themes

Horror & Ghost StoriesFriendshipAdventureComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This young adult horror novel follows Trey Porter and his friends as they seek refuge from bullies in a mysterious, historic fort deep in the woods. The story explores themes of friendship and courage while introducing supernatural elements and suspenseful danger. Suitable for teens, it contains mild peril and ghostly themes that may be intense for younger readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9781567400137
Pages
144
Publisher
Frontline Publications
Published
December 1, 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Horror & Ghost StoriesLiterary Criticism & CollectionsChildren's LiteratureAudio Adult: Books On TapeChildren's AudioYoung Adult