Scary Tales To Tell In The Dark (Bloomsbury Reader)
Anthony Masters
Scary Tales To Tell In The Dark (Bloomsbury Reader)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anthony Masters
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
I have a secret to share—there’s something lurking just outside your window, waiting to tell its tale. The fire crackles, the night grows colder, and shadows dance in the flickering light, but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This collection features spooky stories perfect for middle-grade readers, blending classic ghost tales with suspenseful moments suited for ages 9-12. While the stories evoke eerie atmospheres, the content remains appropriate for this age group without graphic violence or intense themes.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781448204588
- Pages
- 138
- Publisher
- A&C Black
- Published
- Sep 28, 2011
- Type
- Fiction