The haunting of Chas McGill

Robert Westall

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The haunting of Chas McGill

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

And Other Stories

by Robert Westall

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

There’s a secret about Chas McGill that no one talks about—a shadow that moves when no one’s watching. Strange things start happening, and the chilling truth is just the beginning of the mystery. What lurks in the dark will make your skin tingle, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Ghost StoriesJuvenile FictionMysterySupernatural

Quick Assessment

This collection features supernatural short stories centered around eerie and ghostly experiences, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The book delivers spooky thrills without graphic content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers who enjoy mild horror and suspense. Parents should note that the stories may include themes of fear and the supernatural but remain age-appropriate for this audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

155 pages
ISBN
0333347625
Pages
155
Publisher
Macmillan Children's
Published
1983
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ghost Stories