The Haunted Mask

Robert Lawrence Stine

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The Haunted Mask

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Goosebumps #11

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Goosebumps

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When a girl finds an eerily realistic Halloween mask, she can't believe her luck—until she realizes the mask won't come off and it starts to change her. As Halloween night unfolds, she must find a way to break free before the mask takes over completely. A thrilling tale of courage and facing fears.

Themes

HalloweenCourageIdentity & Self-DiscoveryFantasy

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

121 pages
19,844 words
2h 12m read-aloud
ISBN
0590494465
Pages
121
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1993
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,844
Read-Aloud
~2h 12m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

HalloweenMasksHorror TalesGhost StoriesHorror StoriesClothing and DressVacationsCultural PropertyProtectionPhilosophyHistoric PreservationAntiquitiesCollection and Preservation