The ghost of Gratiot Road
Johnathan Rand
The ghost of Gratiot Road
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a haunting ghost story
by Johnathan Rand
Illustrated by Warner, Aaron, illustrator
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
Kirsten and her family find more than just a new home when they move into an old farmhouse on Gratiot Road — they discover mysterious secrets lurking within its walls. As strange events unfold, Kirsten must uncover the truth behind the eerie presence that calls this place home. Adventure and spooky surprises await in this chilling tale.
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.
Why we rated The ghost of Gratiot Road 8LP
The ghost of Gratiot Road is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 128 pages (approximately 11,870 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The ghost of Gratiot Road works for readers up to grade 5.8.
Read aloud, The ghost of Gratiot Road runs about 1.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The ghost of Gratiot Road as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, The ghost of Gratiot Road explores ghost stories, adventure, family, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about ghost stories, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781893699984
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Audiocraft Pub.
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 11,870
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 19m
- Text Density
- Light Text