The house on Hound Hill

Maggie Prince

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The house on Hound Hill

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maggie Prince

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After moving into an ancient home on the historic Beggarsgate, Emily starts experiencing vivid visions of 17th-century London ravaged by the plague. These haunting glimpses blur the lines between past and present, pulling her into a dark and gripping mystery. As Emily uncovers the secrets of the house, she must confront the shadows of history to protect her family.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, historical, illness & injury. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Fear & Anxiety Historical Illness & Injury
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

242 pages
56,648 words
6h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
0395907020
Pages
242
Publisher
HMH Books For Young Readers
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
56,648
Read-Aloud
~6h 18m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Space and TimePlagueEnglandLondon17th CenturyGreat BritainCharles II, 1660-1685Haunted HousesSupernaturalParanormal Fiction

Places

Great BritainEnglandLondon (England)