There's a Ghost in This House
Oliver Jeffers
There's a Ghost in This House
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Oliver Jeffers
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A captivating new picture book full of spooky surprises, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers. Hello, come in. Maybe you can help me? A young girl lives in a haunted house, but has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they hard to see? She'd love to know! Step inside and join in an entertaining ghost hunt, from behind the sofa, right up to the attic. With lots of friendly ghost surprises and incredible mixed media illustrations, this unique and funny book will entertain young readers over and over again! 👻 Perfect Halloween Picture Book from New-York Times #1 bestselling creator of Here We Are 👻 Oliver Jeffers has sold more than 18 million books worldwide, in 49 languages! 👻 Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake - perfect for a Halloween basket! 👻 Parent & Educator Approved Quality - story aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning 'Hauntingly adorable' Guardian 'Another absolute winner from this inventive author' Daily Mail 'Absolutely brilliant' BookTrust 'Thrilling' Big Issue
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated There's a Ghost in This House Level 0
There's a Ghost in This House is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, There's a Ghost in This House works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate There's a Ghost in This House as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
- ISBN
- 9780525605904
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction