Stomach turners
Jim Charbonneau
Stomach turners
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Spew! & Other Tasteless Tales
by Jim Charbonneau
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
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1565656105
- Pages
- 95
- Publisher
- Roxbury Park
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction