What reading level is St. Louis Cemetery No. 1?

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 by Michael Ferut is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 appropriate for?

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is St. Louis Cemetery No. 1?

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellwether); Torque series.

Does St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 have any content warnings?

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is St. Louis Cemetery No. 1?

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 by Michael Ferut is 24 pages (approximately 662 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Michael Ferut

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Ferut

Scariest Places on Earth (Bellwether); Torque

Reading Level 3-4 8C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Explore the mysterious and spooky St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 through captivating pictures and easy-to-understand text that bring its ghostly tales to life. Perfect for curious young readers eager to learn about haunted places and local history. Discover why this famous New Orleans cemetery sparks imaginations and invites adventure.

Themes

Haunted cemeteriesGhostsHistorical Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 8C

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 662 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 works for readers up to grade 5.4.

Read aloud, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes about 4 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 explores haunted cemeteries, ghosts, historical, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about haunted cemeteries, ghosts, historical.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.