The Ghosts at the Movie Theater #9 (The Haunted Library)

Dori Hillestad Butler

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The Ghosts at the Movie Theater #9 (The Haunted Library)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dori Hillestad Butler

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Kaz and Claire race through the dark movie theater, shadows flickering on the walls. Suddenly, a ghost vanishes right before their eyes—gone without a trace! What’s causing the spooky disappearances, and can they save the haunted spirits before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Kaz and Claire as they search for Kaz's missing uncle and encounter ghosts living in an old movie theater. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, the story blends light horror with adventure and problem-solving. The book contains mild supernatural themes and suspenseful moments but remains appropriate for its target audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780451534361
Pages
128
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Published
Feb 21, 2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HorrorMysteries & Detective StoriesChapter BooksGhost StoriesHaunted PlacesGhostsMystery and Detective Stories