The graveyard book volume 2
P. Craig Russell
The graveyard book volume 2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by P. Craig Russell
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
Nobody else has a family quite like Bod Owens—because his family lives in a graveyard. Ghosts, ghouls, and mysteries surround him, making every day an adventure you won’t forget. But when danger lurks beyond the tombstones, Bod’s courage becomes more important than ever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed story follows Bod Owens, a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of loss, belonging, and bravery with some spooky moments, but nothing too intense for middle-grade readers. The combination of diverse artistic styles adds a rich, imaginative layer to this award-winning tale.
Why we rated The graveyard book volume 2 9LE
The graveyard book volume 2 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 164 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The graveyard book volume 2 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The graveyard book volume 2 as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The graveyard book volume 2 explores orphans, graphic novels, fantasy world-building, adventure, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about orphans, graphic novels, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780062194831
- Pages
- 164
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction