Scary stories 3

Alvin Schwartz

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Scary stories 3

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

More Tales to Chill Your Bones

by Alvin Schwartz

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

The wind howls through the old house as shadows flicker on the walls. Suddenly, a door creaks open all by itself, and something unseen watches from the darkness. What will happen next?

Themes

Ghost storiesSupernaturalAdventureFiction

Quick Assessment

This collection offers a mix of traditional and contemporary ghost stories designed for middle-grade readers. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains spooky tales that explore supernatural themes with mild suspense and scares, making it appropriate for children comfortable with light horror fiction.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

109 pages
ISBN
9780545385077
Pages
109
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TalesGhost StoriesAmerican Ghost StoriesGhostsHorror StoriesFolkloreGhost FolkloreHorror TalesHorrorHorror FictionSupernaturalNightmaresFolk LiteratureFolk Tales

Places

United States