The Ghost of Windy Hill
Clyde Robert Bulla
The Ghost of Windy Hill
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clyde Robert Bulla
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever dared to live in a house that everyone says is haunted? A fearless professor and his family move into Windy Hill, where spooky stories swirl around every corner. But when the real mysteries seem to be the neighbors, what secrets will they uncover?
Quick Assessment
This early reader mystery follows a brave professor and his family as they move into a supposedly haunted house. Suitable for children ages 5-8, the story emphasizes curiosity and observation without scary or intense content. It gently introduces themes of mystery and family dynamics appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated The Ghost of Windy Hill 7C
The Ghost of Windy Hill is written at a Level 2 reading level across 10 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Ghost of Windy Hill works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Ghost of Windy Hill as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The Ghost of Windy Hill explores mystery, family, and fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, family, fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590432863
- Pages
- 10
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- October 1990
- Type
- Fiction