The Ghost Next Door

Robert Lawrence Stine

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The Ghost Next Door

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Goosebumps

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

When a mysterious new boy arrives next door, Hannah notices strange things happening—he vanishes without a trace and looks as pale as a ghost. Curious and a little scared, she sets out to uncover the truth behind the eerie neighbor. Could it be that Hannah is living right beside a real ghost?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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 Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

124 pages
19,890 words
2h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
0590494457
Pages
124
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc.
Published
1993
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,890
Read-Aloud
~2h 13m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Horror StoriesGhostsGhosts in FictionHorrorNeighborsGhost StoriesGirlsHumorous StoriesHorror FictionHorror TalesHorreurRomansFantômes