The bake shop ghost

Jacqueline K. Ogburn

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The bake shop ghost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jacqueline K. Ogburn

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A friendly ghost named Miss Cora Lee Merriweather stays in her old bake shop, watching over it even after she’s gone. When a new owner arrives, they strike a special bargain that brings magic and delicious treats to life. Plus, there's a secret recipe to try out for the yummiest chocolate cake ever!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

44 pages
1,746 words
12m read-aloud
ISBN
0618445579
Pages
44
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,746
Lexile
880L
Read-Aloud
~12 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

GhostsCakeBakeries