What reading level is The haunted sleepover?

The haunted sleepover by Nancy K. Wallace is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The haunted sleepover appropriate for?

The haunted sleepover is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7C (Clear). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The haunted sleepover?

The haunted sleepover is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Abby and the Book Bunch; Calico Chapter Books series.

Does The haunted sleepover have any content warnings?

The haunted sleepover has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). Content flags include: Mild Peril. 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 sleepover?

The haunted sleepover by Nancy K. Wallace is 82 pages (approximately 7,604 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The haunted sleepover

Nancy K. Wallace

The haunted sleepover

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy K. Wallace

Abby and the Book Bunch; Calico Chapter Books

Reading Level 2-3 7C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

As Christmas nears, Abby and her friends are excited for a special sleepover at the library. When mysterious sounds come from the cellar, they decide to investigate and uncover the truth behind the spooky rumors. Their adventure turns the holiday event into a thrilling night full of surprises.

Themes

Friendship Adventure MysteryHoliday

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The haunted sleepover 7C

The haunted sleepover is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 82 pages (approximately 7,604 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The haunted sleepover works for readers up to grade 4.7.

Read aloud, The haunted sleepover takes about 51 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The haunted sleepover as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, The haunted sleepover explores friendship, adventure, mystery, and holiday — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, mystery.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Abby and the Book Bunch; Calico Chapter Books series.