What reading level is The School of Scary Stories?

The School of Scary Stories by Jim Flanagan is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The School of Scary Stories appropriate for?

The School of Scary Stories is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The School of Scary Stories?

The School of Scary Stories is fiction — Children's stories, American.

Does The School of Scary Stories have any content warnings?

The School of Scary Stories has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. 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 School of Scary Stories?

The School of Scary Stories by Jim Flanagan is 124 pages.

The School of Scary Stories

Jim Flanagan

The School of Scary Stories

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jim Flanagan

Illustrated by Dale Herron

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

The chilling creak of a floorboard echoes through the dark hallway, and a cold breeze brushes against your neck. Outside, shadows flicker and a mysterious glow beckons you closer. Can you unravel the secret behind the ghostly visitor before the clock runs out?

Themes

Mystery Adventure HumorSupernatural

Quick Assessment

This collection of 14 spooky stories by real-life haunting investigator Jim Flanagan offers middle-grade readers imaginative and humorous tales with plenty of twists. Suitable for ages 9-12, the stories blend light scares with mystery, encouraging problem-solving and curiosity about the supernatural. Parents should note the presence of ghostly themes and mild suspense but no intense violence or mature content.