There's No Such Thing As Ghosts

Richard Young

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There's No Such Thing As Ghosts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Ghost Stories from the Southeast(American Storytelling)

by Richard Young

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The creak of old wooden floors and the whisper of wind through the trees set the stage for stories that chill and thrill. Imagine tales where shadows flicker and secrets hide just beyond the light. These spooky stories will tingle your spine and warm your heart all at once.

Themes

ClassicsHorror & Ghost StoriesJuvenile FictionAdventure

Quick Assessment

This collection features 14 classic ghost stories from the American Southeast, including legends like "The Bell Witch" and "Blackbeard's Lights," tailored for early readers aged 5 to 8. The language is accessible for grade 2 reading levels, offering mild spooky themes suitable for young children, with no graphic content. Parents should note the eerie atmosphere and supernatural elements designed to gently thrill without causing distress.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

1 pages
ISBN
9780874833331
Pages
1
Publisher
August House Publishers
Published
October 1993
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ClassicsHorror & Ghost StoriesChildren's Audio9-12Audio: Juvenile