What reading level is The Dummy (Nightmare Hall)?

The Dummy (Nightmare Hall) by Diane Hoh is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Dummy (Nightmare Hall) appropriate for?

The Dummy (Nightmare Hall) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Dummy (Nightmare Hall)?

The Dummy (Nightmare Hall) is fiction — Children's stories.

Does The Dummy (Nightmare Hall) have any content warnings?

The Dummy (Nightmare Hall) has a HootRating of 7LE (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 Dummy (Nightmare Hall)?

The Dummy (Nightmare Hall) by Diane Hoh is 10 pages.

The Dummy (Nightmare Hall)

Diane Hoh

The Dummy (Nightmare Hall)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diane Hoh

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: what if a simple Halloween skit hides something much scarier? When a girl brings a ventriloquist dummy to life, strange and spooky things start to happen—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

MysteryHalloweenFriendship Adventure

Quick Assessment

This early reader mystery follows a teenage girl whose Halloween skit takes a dark turn when she uses a ventriloquist dummy that seems to cause frightening events. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story contains mild suspense and spooky themes appropriate for young readers interested in gentle mysteries. Parents should note the presence of suspenseful and mildly scary moments.