The William Ghost

Wilma E. Alexander

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The William Ghost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Wilma E. Alexander

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Thomas discovers that his new room is chilly and carries the sweet scent of gingersnaps, but the mysterious boy perched on his windowsill might just be a ghost. As Thomas unravels the mystery, he steps into a world where the lines between reality and the supernatural blur. Will he find out who the William Ghost really is?

Themes

Horror & Ghost StoriesFantasyFriendshipMysteryComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

78 pages
19,006 words
2h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
1896184928
Pages
78
Publisher
Roussan Publishers
Published
October 2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,006
Read-Aloud
~2h 7m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Horror & Ghost StoriesScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicGhostsMoving, HouseholdMystery and Detective Stories