The Ghost of Colby Drive

Kristin Groulx

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The Ghost of Colby Drive

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kristin Groulx

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A creak echoes through the old wooden floorboards, mingling with the chilly whisper of the night air. Alyson Bell steps into a town where shadows seem to breathe, and every corner hides secrets waiting to be uncovered. Can she unravel the eerie mystery before the full moon rises, or will the ghostly curse hold her forever?

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows Alyson Bell, a teenage girl navigating a new rural town rumored to be haunted. Blending everyday adolescent challenges with supernatural mysteries, the story explores themes of courage, identity, and friendship. Suitable for ages 13 and up, it contains mild supernatural suspense and typical teen relationship elements.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

341 pages
ISBN
9781430321583
Pages
341
Publisher
Lulu.com
Published
July 7, 2007
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Horror & Ghost StoriesSocial IssuesAdolescenceYoung Adult Fiction