The Legend Of Annie Murphy
Frank E. Peretti
The Legend Of Annie Murphy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frank E. Peretti
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
The Coopers race through shadowy cliffs, their hearts pounding as strange carvings whisper secrets from long ago. Suddenly, a chilling scream breaks the night—someone is in danger, and the past isn’t done with them yet. What mystery waits in the ghost town’s shadows?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows the Cooper family as they unravel clues carved into cliffs near an abandoned ghost town, blending elements of suspense and historical intrigue. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging story that encourages critical thinking without intense violence or mature themes. Parents can expect a thrilling but age-appropriate adventure filled with puzzles and subtle supernatural hints.
Why we rated The Legend Of Annie Murphy 9LE
The Legend Of Annie Murphy is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Legend Of Annie Murphy works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Legend Of Annie Murphy as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Legend Of Annie Murphy explores mystery, adventure, family, historical, and espionage — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Tombs of Anak
Frank E. Peretti
Tombs of Anak
Frank E. Peretti
The legend of the Irish castle
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The legend of the Irish castle
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost Town Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost Town Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The revenge of Annie Charlie.
Alan Fry
The revenge of Annie Charlie.
Alan Fry
Ghost Town
Annie Bryant
Ghost Town
Annie Bryant
Annie the Adventurer
Morgan Longford
Annie the Adventurer
Morgan Longford
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781400305766
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson
- Published
- March 29, 2005
- Type
- Fiction