What reading level is The Girl and the Ghost?

The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Girl and the Ghost appropriate for?

The Girl and the Ghost is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The Girl and the Ghost?

The Girl and the Ghost is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Girl and the Ghost have any content warnings?

The Girl and the Ghost has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Girl and the Ghost?

The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf is 288 pages.

The Girl and the Ghost

Hanna Alkaf

The Girl and the Ghost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hanna Alkaf

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if a ghostly friend showed up when you least expected it? Suraya inherits a mysterious pelesit from her grandmother, a tiny demon with a big secret. But can this unusual companion keep her safe, or will it bring more danger than she ever imagined?

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel retells a Malaysian folk tale about Suraya, a lonely girl who inherits a pelesit, a supernatural entity that becomes her unlikely companion. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and cultural heritage while balancing moments of mystery and mild peril appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of supernatural elements and some suspenseful situations that are resolved positively.