Stomach turners

Jim Charbonneau

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Stomach turners

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Spew! & Other Tasteless Tales

by Jim Charbonneau

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Slime oozes and creepy whispers fill the air as you step into a world where strange creatures and spooky curses come to life. Can you handle the creepy crawlies and the weird surprises lurking just around the corner? Sometimes, the scariest stories make your skin tingle—but that’s what makes them so thrilling!

Themes

Horror talesChildren's storiesAmericanShort stories

Quick Assessment

This collection features short horror stories suitable for early readers aged 5-8, with a reading level around grade 3. The tales explore spooky and imaginative themes such as alien slug creatures and supernatural curses, presented in a way that introduces young readers to mild horror elements. Parents should be aware that some stories include creepy or unsettling imagery, but the content remains appropriate for children in this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

95 pages
ISBN
1565656105
Pages
95
Publisher
Roxbury Park
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Horror Tales, AmericanChildren's Stories, AmericanHorror StoriesShort StoriesAmerican Horror Tales