What reading level is Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man?

Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man by Wendelin Van Draanen is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man appropriate for?

Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man?

Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man have any content warnings?

Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man?

Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man by Wendelin Van Draanen is 172 pages.

Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man

Wendelin Van Draanen

Sammy Keyes and The Skeleton Man

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Wendelin Van Draanen

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Here’s a secret: on Halloween night, Sammy discovers a spooky mystery tied to a family feud that’s been hidden for twenty years. A man in a skeleton costume has taken something precious, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Mystery Adventure Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows seventh grader Sammy as she uncovers a decades-old family feud and stolen heirlooms during Halloween. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book involves mild peril and suspense but remains appropriate for young readers who enjoy detective stories.