The Great Ghost Rescue

Eva Ibbotson

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The Great Ghost Rescue

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eva Ibbotson

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

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?

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

193 pages
ISBN
9780745124582
Pages
193
Publisher
Penguin
Published
November 1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children's Audio4-8Audio: JuvenileGhost Stories1970sChildren'sGhostsLarge Type BooksEngland

People

Humphrey the HorribleRick Henderson

Places

England