What reading level is The Ghost of St. Augustine?

The Ghost of St. Augustine by Alan Daniel, Jim Penner is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Ghost of St. Augustine appropriate for?

The Ghost of St. Augustine is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Ghost of St. Augustine?

The Ghost of St. Augustine is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Ghost of St. Augustine have any content warnings?

The Ghost of St. Augustine has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Ghost of St. Augustine?

The Ghost of St. Augustine by Alan Daniel, Jim Penner is 64 pages.

The Ghost of St. Augustine

Alan Daniel, Jim Penner

The Ghost of St. Augustine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alan Daniel, Jim Penner

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

What would you do if you were taken far from home, given a new name, and forced to serve strangers? Imagine a young boy named Francisco, caught in a world he doesn't understand, trying to find his way back to who he really is. But will he ever see his people again?

Themes

Coming of Age Family Historical Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction tells the story of a young Indigenous boy taken by Spanish soldiers and renamed Francisco as he becomes their servant. Suitable for ages 5-8, it explores themes of identity, cultural displacement, and resilience in a historically inspired setting. Parents should note the portrayal of captivity and cultural assimilation, handled with sensitivity appropriate for young readers.