The Ghost at Dawn's House

Ann M. Martin

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The Ghost at Dawn's House

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann M. Martin

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 walls creak and shadows flicker as the Baby-sitters Club hears strange sounds coming from behind Dawn's bedroom wall. They grab their flashlights and edge closer, hearts pounding — but what will they find lurking in the darkness?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows the Baby-sitters Club as they balance babysitting duties with investigating mysterious noises behind a bedroom wall. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines light suspense with themes of friendship and teamwork. There is mild spooky content appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

162 pages
ISBN
9789993997269
Pages
162
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
September 1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ghosts