The room of Woe

Rich Wallace

Cover of The room of Woe

The room of Woe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rich Wallace

Illustrated by Emroca Flores, Jose, illustrator

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A cold, eerie wind whispers through the creaky walls, carrying a faint, sad sigh. Max shivers as the chill of the ghostly presence fills Aunt Ida’s house, making every shadow seem alive. What will happen when Max runs into the dark mountain night with Woe right behind him?

Themes

Ghost storiesAdventureHaunted housesInteractive narrative

Quick Assessment

This early reader ghost story follows Max as he faces a haunting at his aunt’s house and then flees into the night, with the ending determined by the reader’s choices. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book gently introduces spooky themes without graphic content, encouraging engagement through decision-making. It’s a playful yet atmospheric introduction to haunted house tales for young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — 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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
ISBN
9781624020940
Pages
80
Publisher
Calico
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ghost StoriesPlot-your-own StoriesHorror TalesHaunted HousesGhostsHorror Stories