The dead girls of Hysteria Hall
Katie Alender
The dead girls of Hysteria Hall
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Katie Alender
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The cold, echoing halls of Hysteria Hall whisper secrets of the past, where shadows move and faint cries float through the air. Sixteen-year-old Cordelia finds herself trapped in this eerie old asylum, surrounded by ghostly girls with stories to tell. As the chilling truth unfolds, she feels a deep pull to protect her family—and maybe even herself.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This spooky fiction novel follows sixteen-year-old Cordelia who moves into a haunted former asylum called Hysteria Hall. After a tragic event, she encounters ghosts and uncovers dark family secrets while trying to save her loved ones. Suitable for older children in middle-grade range due to its haunting themes and mild supernatural peril.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545639996
- Pages
- 329
- Publisher
- Point
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 690L