The Dead Fathers Club
Matt Haig
The Dead Fathers Club
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Matt Haig
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Eleven-year-old Philip Noble encounters the ghost of his father, who reveals a chilling secret: his uncle killed him to take over the family pub. As Philip unravels this dark mystery, he must find courage to protect his family and confront the haunting truth. This gripping story blends suspense and supernatural elements in a tale of loyalty and bravery.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include ghost, murder, family conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780670038336
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- February 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 71,968
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 0m
- Text Density
- Standard