What reading level is The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets)?

The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets) by Frank Asch is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets) appropriate for?

The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets)?

The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets) have any content warnings?

The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets) has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). 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 of P.S. 42 (Class Pets)?

The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets) by Frank Asch is 96 pages.

The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets)

Frank Asch

The Ghost of P.S. 42 (Class Pets)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank Asch

Illustrated by John Kanzler

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Crunchy leaves rustle under tiny paws as Jake and Molly scurry through the old school halls. Strange shadows flicker and a soft ghostly squeak floats in the air, making Jake shiver while Molly's heart feels warm with new friends. What secrets will the ghostly hamster Gino share, and can Jake find the courage to call this haunted school home?

Themes

GhostsPetsFriendshipSchool & EducationChildren: Grades 3-4

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows siblings Jake and Molly as they explore the possibility of living in a school inhabited by friendly and spooky pets. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently addresses themes of fear, friendship, and adapting to new environments with light supernatural elements. The book is appropriate for young readers and contains mild peril from animal encounters and a ghost, all presented in a comforting way.