What reading level is The mystery of Black Gut?

The mystery of Black Gut by Diana Walker is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The mystery of Black Gut appropriate for?

The mystery of Black Gut is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The mystery of Black Gut?

The mystery of Black Gut is fiction — Detective and mystery stories.

Does The mystery of Black Gut have any content warnings?

The mystery of Black Gut has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. 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 mystery of Black Gut?

The mystery of Black Gut by Diana Walker is 184 pages.

The mystery of Black Gut

Diana Walker

The mystery of Black Gut

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diana Walker

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

Thunder crashes as the old house creaks and groans around you. You're not alone—something unseen watches from the shadows, waiting. Suddenly, a chilling whisper cuts through the silence, but what it wants remains a mystery.

Themes

Mystery Family Coming of AgeGirls & WomenSeasons

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows a seventeen-year-old girl who grapples with her family's decision to spend the summer in a remote Nova Scotia village. As she encounters strange happenings and a possible ghost in their shared house, themes of family, courage, and self-discovery emerge. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story includes light supernatural elements and mild suspense.