What reading level is The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder?

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder by John Bellairs is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder appropriate for?

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder?

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder have any content warnings?

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder?

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder by John Bellairs is 160 pages.

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder

John Bellairs

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Bellairs

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 cold wind howls through the ancient halls of Barnavelt Manor, carrying whispers of secrets long buried. Suddenly, a chilling laugh echoes, and the air thickens with eerie magic. Something restless has awakened — and Lewis must face a ghostly terror like no other.

Themes

Fantasy & MagicAdventure Mystery Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror-fantasy novel follows Lewis Barnavelt as he visits his cousin in England and accidentally unleashes a dangerous ghost. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes spooky themes and magical elements that may be intense but are appropriate for readers comfortable with mild supernatural suspense. Parents should note the presence of ghostly menace and atmospheric tension typical of juvenile horror fiction.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

160 pages

ISBN: 9780140375114
Pages: 160
Publisher: Puffin
Published: Sep 01, 1995
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

HorrorPeople & PlacesEuropeFantasy & MagicParanormal, Occult & SupernaturalSupernaturalMagicSurnaturelRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseMagieSorciersEnglandBarnaveltLewisWitchcraftKinderbuchGruselOnkelSommerferienReisenRundreiseEuropaFamilieHerrensichtHausHerrenhausIrrgartenGeistVorfahrAhnenHexenjägerBösartigRacheGefahrLuis Barnavelt

Places

EnglandSussex (England)