The Great Ghost Rescue
Eva Ibbotson
The Great Ghost Rescue
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eva Ibbotson
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
Humphrey the ghost tiptoes through a castle that's about to be torn down! With nowhere safe for ghosts to haunt, he must act fast. But can a small, not-so-scary ghost and a clever boy change the fate of all ghosts before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Humphrey, a gentle ghost struggling to find a home as modern life encroaches on traditional haunting grounds. With themes of friendship and environmental change, it offers a lighthearted story suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the book contains mild spooky elements but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780745124582
- Pages
- 193
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- November 1994
- Type
- Fiction