The Wicked, Wicked Ladies in the Haunted House
Mary Chase
The Wicked, Wicked Ladies in the Haunted House
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Chase
Illustrated by Peter Sis
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 creaking floorboards echo through the dusty halls of the old house, mixing with the faint scent of forgotten secrets. Maureen, once the scariest kid on the block, steps inside and feels a chill as she meets a leprechaun and seven mysterious ladies. Something spooky is stirring, and it’s more than just ghost stories.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade horror fiction follows nine-year-old Maureen as she explores a deserted estate and encounters supernatural beings, including a leprechaun and seven eerie ladies. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story offers a mix of suspense and mild spooky elements appropriate for young readers interested in gentle horror themes. Parents should note the presence of supernatural fantasy and a slightly eerie atmosphere but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780440419563
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- August 9, 2005
- Type
- Fiction