Trapped in Room 217
Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Trapped in Room 217
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Illustrated by Ivy, Maggie, illustrator
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The creak of old floorboards and the chill of a cold breeze sneak through the walls of Room 217. Jayla can almost smell the dust and forgotten stories lurking in the shadows of the Stanley Hotel. Every night, a mysterious ghost appears—what secret does it want to share, and what will happen when Jayla dares to stop it?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade horror fiction follows Jayla Walters as she encounters a ghost haunting her hotel room in the historic Stanley Hotel. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes spooky themes and mild suspense appropriate for young readers interested in ghost stories. Parents should note the presence of ghostly encounters but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781631632150
- Pages
- 132
- Publisher
- Jolly Fish Press
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction