What reading level is The ghosts of Motley Hall?

The ghosts of Motley Hall by Richard Carpenter is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The ghosts of Motley Hall appropriate for?

The ghosts of Motley Hall is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The ghosts of Motley Hall?

The ghosts of Motley Hall is fiction — Children's stories.

Does The ghosts of Motley Hall have any content warnings?

The ghosts of Motley Hall has a HootRating of 9LE (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 ghosts of Motley Hall?

The ghosts of Motley Hall by Richard Carpenter is 141 pages.

The ghosts of Motley Hall

Richard Carpenter

The ghosts of Motley Hall

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Carpenter

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

The old walls of Motley Hall creak and groan as the ghosts stir awake. They’ve been trapped for ages, but now the hall is about to be sold—and the ghosts have a plan to stop it. Just as the new owners arrive, a mysterious shadow moves in the dark, and everything changes!

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows a community of ghosts trapped in a derelict mansion facing the threat of being sold. The story blends gentle suspense with light supernatural elements, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Themes of friendship and courage are explored without intense scares or mature content.