The Skeleton on the Skateboard (Graveyard School)
Nola Thacker
The Skeleton on the Skateboard (Graveyard School)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Graveyard School #2
by Nola Thacker
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Skate and Vickie are eager to prove themselves in the skateboard contest, but their biggest challenge might be meeting the mysterious phantom rider who conquers the spooky Dead Man's Curve. With courage and a bit of humor, they dive into an eerie adventure that could give them the edge they need to outshine their rival, Eddie Hoover. Get ready for a chilling yet fun ride full of surprises on wheels!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0553482246
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
- Published
- August 1, 1994
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 20,708
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 18m
- Text Density
- Standard