Cover of School of the Dead

School of the Dead

by Avi

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Tony Gilbert's life takes a mysterious turn when his quirky Uncle Charlie moves in, but after his sudden passing, Tony begins seeing his uncle's ghost everywhere. Transferring to the eerie Penda School, Tony uncovers chilling secrets tied to a missing student and the supernatural presence that haunts him. Packed with suspense and unexpected twists, this thrilling tale will keep young readers on the edge of their seats.

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilySupernaturalFriendshipComing of Age

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

Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780061740855
Pages
288
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
56,357
Lexile
590L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

SchoolsGhostsFictionFamily lifeMystery and detective storiesChildren's fictionSchools, fictionHorror stories