Susannah and the Poison Green Halloween

Patricia Elmore

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Susannah and the Poison Green Halloween

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia Elmore

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

Susannah clutches her candy bag tightly, eyes darting around the spooky Eucalyptus Arms apartments. Friends whisper urgently—someone’s candy is poisoned! But who would do such a thing, and what will happen next?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Susannah and her friends as they navigate a mysterious Halloween night where some trick-or-treat candy is poisoned. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship and problem-solving with mild suspense appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9780590434713
Pages
112
Publisher
Apple
Published
August 1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Halloween_fictionMystery and Detective StoriesHalloweenDetective and Mystery StoriesRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse