What reading level is The haunted house next door?

The haunted house next door by Andres Miedoso is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 630L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The haunted house next door appropriate for?

The haunted house next door is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The haunted house next door?

The haunted house next door is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The haunted house next door have any content warnings?

The haunted house next door has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The haunted house next door?

The haunted house next door by Andres Miedoso is 122 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

The haunted house next door

Andres Miedoso

The haunted house next door

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andres Miedoso

Illustrated by Rivas, Victor, illustrator

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Did you know the new house next door hides spooky secrets? Andres just moved in, and strange things are happening that even make him nervous. But when Desmond steps in to help, that’s only the beginning of their adventure.

Themes

Haunted housesFriendshipHousehold MovingFiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows Andres and his family as they move into a house where mysterious events begin to unfold. With the help of their curious neighbor Desmond, they explore themes of friendship and courage in the face of the unknown. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently introduces supernatural elements without frightening details.

Why we rated The haunted house next door 8LE

The haunted house next door is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 630L across 122 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The haunted house next door works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate The haunted house next door as 8LE ("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 haunted house next door explores haunted houses, friendship, household moving, and fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about haunted houses, friendship, household moving.