The Boggart and the Monster

Susan Cooper

Cover of The Boggart and the Monster

The Boggart and the Monster

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Cooper

Illustrated by Omar Rayyan

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

The Boggart darts through the misty Scottish castle, invisible to everyone but you. Suddenly, a deep splash echoes from the loch—Nessie is in trouble! Can the mischievous spirit work its magic before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows the invisible Boggart, a playful spirit from a Scottish castle, as it embarks on a mission to protect the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Suitable for readers around ages 9 to 12, it combines folklore with adventure and light suspense, with no intense content. The story encourages imagination and introduces Scottish mythology in an engaging way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — 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

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
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780689869310
Pages
192
Publisher
McElderry
Published
May 25, 2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Loch Ness MonsterCooper, SusanSupernaturalScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicAction & AdventureScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicFantasyMonstersImaginationParanormal FictionAdventure and AdventurersFantasy FictionScotland

Places

Scotland