What reading level is The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge?

The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge by Mary Francis Shura is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge appropriate for?

The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge?

The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge is fiction — Brothers and sisters.

Does The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge have any content warnings?

The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge 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 gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge?

The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge by Mary Francis Shura is 128 pages.

The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge

Mary Francis Shura

The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Francis Shura

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Nat and Nan sneak out under the cover of night, their hearts pounding as the old man’s warning echoes in their ears. The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge begin their eerie 'chinking' just beyond the trees. Suddenly, a shadow moves—what is lurking in the darkness?

Themes

GhostsSibling RelationshipsAdventure Mystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction story follows siblings Nat and Nan as they explore the mysterious Taylor Ridge, where local legends speak of gray ghosts that appear after dark. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the book includes mild supernatural elements and light suspense, with no graphic content. It’s a thrilling read for children interested in ghost stories and mild adventure.