School of the Dead
Avi
School of the Dead
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Avi
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
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.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, loss & grief, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Why I Quit Zombie School
Robert Lawrence Stine
Why I Quit Zombie School
Robert Lawrence Stine
Little School of Horrors (Graveyard School)
Tom B. Stone
Little School of Horrors (Graveyard School)
Tom B. Stone
The Skeleton's Revenge (Graveyard School)
Tom B. Stone
The Skeleton's Revenge (Graveyard School)
Tom B. Stone
Dead beautiful
Yvonne Woon
Dead beautiful
Yvonne Woon
DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School)
Tom B. Stone
DEAD SOX, THE (GS18) (Graveyard School)
Tom B. Stone
Scream Around the Campfire (Graveyard School)
Tom B. Stone
Scream Around the Campfire (Graveyard School)
Tom B. Stone
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780061740855
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 56,357
- Lexile
- 590L
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 16m
- Text Density
- Standard