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THERE'S A GHOST IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM (Graveyard School)

Tom B. Stone

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THERE'S A GHOST IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM (Graveyard School)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom B. Stone

Graveyard School

Reading Level 3-4 8LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Strange spooky happenings are stirring up laughs and chills at Graveyard School when a mysterious ghost decides the boys' bathroom is the perfect place to hang out. Join the fun and uncover the eerie secrets behind this unexpected haunting!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated THERE'S A GHOST IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM (Graveyard School) 8LP

THERE'S A GHOST IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM (Graveyard School) is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 102 pages (approximately 17,290 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, THERE'S A GHOST IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM (Graveyard School) works for readers up to grade 5.8.

Read aloud, THERE'S A GHOST IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM (Graveyard School) runs about 1.9 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate THERE'S A GHOST IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM (Graveyard School) as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, THERE'S A GHOST IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM (Graveyard School) explores humor, adventure, school, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
  • Kids drawn to stories about humor, adventure, school.
  • Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 26 more books in the Graveyard School series.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

102 pages
17,290 words
1h 55m read-aloud
ISBN
0553483455
Pages
102
Publisher
Skylark
Published
December 1, 1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,290
Read-Aloud
~1h 55m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesHorrorSchoolsHorror & Ghost StoriesBathroomsHorror Stories