Spectre

Richard Davis

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Spectre

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Collection of Ghost Stories

by Richard Davis

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 as shadows flicker across the haunted mansion's walls. A sudden creak breaks the silence — something's moving in the dark, and you can't see what it is. Who — or what — will appear next?

Themes

Short storiesAdventureMysteryEnglish

Quick Assessment

Spectre is a collection of short fiction stories suitable for readers around ages 9 to 12. The book includes thrilling, spooky scenes designed to engage middle-grade readers without intense violence or disturbing content. It offers an accessible reading level and focuses on imaginative storytelling in the English language.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

158 pages
ISBN
0200723898
Pages
158
Publisher
Abelard-Schuman
Published
1975
Type
Fiction

Genres

Ghost stories, English

Subjects

Short Stories, EnglishEnglish Ghost Stories