Things that go bump in the night
Roger Hurn
Things that go bump in the night
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roger Hurn
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 Spook Squad is watching a scary movie when suddenly—BUMP! Something crashes outside the Old Tower. As shadows flicker and the wind howls, a stolen dragon's egg has vanished, and a sneaky goblin is on the loose. What will the Spook Squad do next?
Quick Assessment
'Things that Go Bump in the Night' is a fun, easy-to-read early chapter book perfect for children ages 5-8 who are beginning to read independently. Featuring a group of brave girls and their poltergeist friend, the story combines spooky adventure with humor and light fantasy elements. It encourages imagination without intense scares, making it suitable for young readers interested in gentle spooky tales.
Why we rated Things that go bump in the night 7LE
Things that go bump in the night is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Things that go bump in the night works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Things that go bump in the night as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Things that go bump in the night explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781841670751
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Spook Squad
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction