What reading level is Three-quarters dead?

Three-quarters dead by Richard Peck is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 550L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Three-quarters dead appropriate for?

Three-quarters dead is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Three-quarters dead?

Three-quarters dead is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Three-quarters dead have any content warnings?

Three-quarters dead has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — 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 Three-quarters dead?

Three-quarters dead by Richard Peck is 193 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Three-quarters dead

Richard Peck

Three-quarters dead

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Peck

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Here's a secret: Kerry thought she had finally found friends when three popular girls invited her to join their group. But then, something strange and spooky happens, and everything changes. And that's only the beginning.

Themes

FriendshipHorror stories

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction follows Kerry, a young girl who experiences both friendship and supernatural events after joining a popular clique. The story contains mild horror elements suitable for children aged 5-8, with themes of friendship and spooky occurrences. Parents should note the ghostly and suspenseful moments, but content remains appropriate for early readers.

Why we rated Three-quarters dead 8LE

Three-quarters dead is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 550L across 193 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Three-quarters dead works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Three-quarters dead as 8LE ("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, Three-quarters dead weaves together friendship and horror stories.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, horror stories.