The ghouls come haunting one by one

Tom McDermott

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The ghouls come haunting one by one

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom McDermott

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Did you know ghouls try to sneak into your room when you’re fast asleep? But with each spooky step and silly song, you can send them running back to their dark hideouts. And that's only the beginning of this spooky, fun adventure!

Themes

CountingChildren's songsGhouls and ogresTextsEnglish

Quick Assessment

This playful twist on the classic children's song introduces young readers to counting and rhythm while gently addressing common bedtime fears with humor and imagination. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it uses light spooky themes that are appropriate for this age group without causing distress.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781589807860
Pages
32
Publisher
Pelican Publishing
Published
2010
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

TextsGhouls and OgresSongs and MusicCountingChildren's Songs, EnglishSongsChildren's Songs

Places

United States