What reading level is The Ghost Catcher?

The Ghost Catcher by Martha Hamilton is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Ghost Catcher appropriate for?

The Ghost Catcher is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is The Ghost Catcher?

The Ghost Catcher is nonfiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Ghost Catcher have any content warnings?

The Ghost Catcher has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). 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 Ghost Catcher?

The Ghost Catcher by Martha Hamilton is 32 pages.

The Ghost Catcher

Martha Hamilton

The Ghost Catcher

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Bengali Folktale

by Martha Hamilton

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if a clever barber could talk to ghosts? Imagine using your wits to turn a spooky visitor into a treasure helper! But can he keep the ghost happy without losing what matters most?

Themes

FolkloreCultural TalesKindnessClevernessEarly Reader Fiction

Quick Assessment

This book retells a traditional Bengali folk tale about a kind barber who cleverly persuades a ghost to bring him riches. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces cultural folklore with simple language and gentle themes of kindness and cleverness. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for young children.