What reading level is The haunting?

The haunting by Lynne Ewing is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The haunting appropriate for?

The haunting is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11MT (Moderate — Thematic).

What genre is The haunting?

The haunting is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The haunting have any content warnings?

The haunting has a HootRating of 11MT (Moderate — Thematic). 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 haunting?

The haunting by Lynne Ewing is 250 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The haunting

Lynne Ewing

The haunting

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lynne Ewing

Reading Level 6 11MT Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Sudi’s date with Raul spirals out of control when a mysterious ghost appears out of nowhere—only this ghost isn’t what it seems. Suddenly, she’s not just dealing with a crush gone wrong but a dangerous spirit from ancient Egypt! As the ghost’s dark plans unfold, Sudi and her friends must unlock their hidden powers to stop a terrifying force.

Themes

SupernaturalMythologyFriendship AdventureEgyptian

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel blends supernatural adventure with Egyptian mythology, following three girls who discover they are the mystical Sisters of Isis. With themes of friendship and bravery, the story involves encounters with spirits and ancient magic, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of supernatural peril and mild suspense, but no graphic content.

Why we rated The haunting 11MT

The haunting is written at a Level 6 reading level across 250 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The haunting works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The haunting as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, The haunting explores supernatural, mythology, friendship, adventure, and egyptian — 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about supernatural, mythology, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.