What reading level is Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts?

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts by Katie Tsang is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts appropriate for?

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts?

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts have any content warnings?

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts?

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts by Katie Tsang is 224 pages.

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts

Katie Tsang

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katie Tsang

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if being the bravest kid in school meant facing your biggest fears head-on? Sam Wu says he’s not scared of ghosts, but when a visit to the Space Museum turns spooky, he’s got to prove it to everyone—including the school bully. Can Sam show he’s a fearless space adventurer, or will the ghosts have the last laugh?

Themes

Humor FriendshipFear & AnxietyAdventureSTEM

Quick Assessment

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts is a humorous middle-grade fiction book about a young boy who tries to overcome his fears, especially about ghosts, through a series of adventurous and funny events. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently addresses common childhood anxieties with sensitivity and humor, making it a great choice for reluctant readers and fans of lighthearted STEM-related stories. The book contains mild peril and playful ghost themes but remains accessible and entertaining.