The dark-thirty
Southern Tales of the Supernatural
by Patricia McKissack
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Step into a world of chilling tales where history and mystery meet in the eerie moments before nightfall. These ten gripping stories explore African American heritage through spooky and suspenseful adventures that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Perfect for those who love ghostly legends and thrilling twists.
Representation & Themes
Ghost storiesAfrican American HistoryHorror talesMystery
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Fear & Anxiety Ghosts Historical
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0679818634
- Pages
- 122
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 29,227
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Ghost stories, AmericanHorror tales, AmericanAfrican Americans -- Juvenile fictionChildren's stories, AmericanGhosts -- FictionHorror storiesAfrican Americans -- FictionShort storiesAmerican Ghost storiesAmerican Horror talesJuvenile fictionAfrican AmericansGhost storiesFictionGhostsHorror fictionNewbery HonorChildren's fictionAfrican americans, fictionHorror talesChildren's storiesHorrorBlacks