What reading level is There's a dead person following my sister around?

There's a dead person following my sister around by Vivian Vande Velde is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is There's a dead person following my sister around appropriate for?

There's a dead person following my sister around is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is There's a dead person following my sister around?

There's a dead person following my sister around is fiction — Ghost stories.

Does There's a dead person following my sister around have any content warnings?

There's a dead person following my sister around has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is There's a dead person following my sister around?

There's a dead person following my sister around by Vivian Vande Velde is 143 pages.

There's a dead person following my sister around

Vivian Vande Velde

There's a dead person following my sister around

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Vivian Vande Velde

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The chilly whisper of footsteps echoes down the hallway, but no one else is there. Ted smells the faint scent of old wood and feels the chill of unseen visitors as his little sister talks to ghosts only she can see. What secrets do these spirits hold, and why have they come to Vicki now?

Themes

GhostsSlaveryUnderground RailroadBrothers and SistersNew York (State)Family Historical

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of history and family through the eyes of an 11-year-old boy whose younger sister is visited by two female ghosts linked to the era of slavery and the Underground Railroad. Set in New York, the story gently introduces complex historical topics suitable for ages 9-12, with thoughtful handling of supernatural elements and sibling relationships. Parents should note the presence of ghostly themes and historical references to slavery.