The house of dead maids

Clare B. Dunkle

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The house of dead maids

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Clare B. Dunkle

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Tabby Aykroyd arrives at the eerie Seldom House to care for a wild young boy, she soon uncovers restless spirits and dark secrets lurking in the misty Yorkshire moors. Haunted by the ghosts of past maids and masters, Tabby must confront forces beyond the grave while watching the boy destined for a troubled future shape his own path. This chilling tale weaves mystery and gothic atmosphere, inviting readers into a world where loyalty and danger intertwine.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include ghosts, fear & anxiety, loneliness. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Ghosts Fear & Anxiety Loneliness Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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29,654 words
3h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
9780805091168
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,654
Read-Aloud
~3h 18m

Genres

Subjects

Brontë FamilyHousehold EmployeesGhostsRites and CeremoniesOrphansGreat Britain19th Century