Short & Shivery
Robert D. San Souci
Short & Shivery
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Scary Short Stories for Kids
by Robert D. San Souci
Illustrated by Katherine Coville
The text is written at a 6th 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
Dive into a collection of eerie tales that will send shivers down your spine! From haunted forests to mysterious shadows, these thirty spooky stories from around the world bring ghosts, monsters, and mysterious happenings right to your fingertips. Perfect for brave readers looking to enjoy a thrilling scare just in time for Halloween.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0440418046
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- September 11, 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 40,272
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 28m
- Text Density
- Standard