The Unseen (Point Horror)

Richie Tankersley Cusick

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The Unseen (Point Horror)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richie Tankersley Cusick

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Lucy flips open the ancient book, heart pounding as strange shadows flicker in the dim light. Suddenly, a chilling whisper brushes past her ear, promising secrets that could change everything. But will uncovering the truth end the nightmare—or make it worse?

Themes

MysterySupernaturalFamilySuspense

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror novel follows Lucy as she discovers a mysterious book that unveils dark secrets threatening her family lineage. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains suspenseful and supernatural elements typical of the Point Horror series. Parents should note the book involves themes of fear and mystery but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

381 pages
ISBN
9780439963459
Pages
381
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
January 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SupernaturalPsychic AbilityHorror StoriesParapsychology