The Ghost Hunter at Chillwood Castle

Ivan Jones

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The Ghost Hunter at Chillwood Castle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ivan Jones

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

A cold wind howls through the ancient halls of Chillwood Castle, carrying whispers of secrets long buried. The faint scent of old books and something eerie lingers in the air as Roddy and Tessa tread carefully, their hearts pounding with every creak. They’ve kept William safe so far, but the shadow of Mrs. Croker’s cunning presence makes every moment tense and filled with hope and fear.

Themes

FriendshipAdventureGhost Stories

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Roddy and Tessa as they protect their friend William from the clever and malevolent Mrs. Croker, known as the Ghost Hunter. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends spooky ghost story elements with themes of friendship and courage. The story contains mild suspense and a sense of danger but is appropriate for children in this reading group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

158 pages
ISBN
9780439014045
Pages
158
Publisher
Hippo
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ghost Stories