What reading level is The Ghost in the Noonday Sun?

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun by Sid Fleischman is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Ghost in the Noonday Sun appropriate for?

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is The Ghost in the Noonday Sun?

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Ghost in the Noonday Sun have any content warnings?

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun has a HootRating of 11MP (Moderate — Physical). 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 in the Noonday Sun?

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun by Sid Fleischman is 256 pages.

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

Sid Fleischman

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sid Fleischman

Illustrated by Peter Sis

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Oliver clings to the swaying mast as the Bloody Hand cuts through stormy waves, pirates shouting all around him. Suddenly, a chilling ghostly figure appears on deck—Gentleman Jack, haunting the ship in search of his lost treasure. Can Oliver outsmart the pirates and escape the ghost's eerie grip?

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship Mystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows Oliver Finch, a boy born at midnight who is believed to have the ability to see ghosts. Kidnapped by a ruthless pirate captain, Oliver faces danger from a mutinous crew and supernatural sea spirits while trying to find his way home. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild peril and suspense typical of pirate adventures.