Trapped in Room 217

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

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Trapped in Room 217

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Illustrated by Ivy, Maggie, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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?

Themes

HotelsGhostsHorror storiesAdventureMystery

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 — 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

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

132 pages
ISBN
9781631632150
Pages
132
Publisher
Jolly Fish Press
Published
2019
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Hotels, MotelsGhostsHorror StoriesColoradoGhost Stories

Places

Colorado