What reading level is The Barking Ghost?

The Barking Ghost by Robert Lawrence Stine is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Barking Ghost appropriate for?

The Barking Ghost is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Barking Ghost?

The Barking Ghost is fiction — Dogs.

Does The Barking Ghost have any content warnings?

The Barking Ghost has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 The Barking Ghost?

The Barking Ghost by Robert Lawrence Stine is 117 pages.

The Barking Ghost

Robert Lawrence Stine

The Barking Ghost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Goosebumps #32

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Here's a secret: Cooper Holmes might just be braver than anyone thinks. When his family moves into a spooky house hidden deep in the woods, whispers and eerie noises start creeping in. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

HorrorMonstersMystery Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror novel follows Cooper Holmes, a boy who faces strange and frightening events after moving to a new house in the woods. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of fear and mystery in a way that is suspenseful but appropriate for this age group. Parents should note some mild horror elements typical of spooky stories.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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