What reading level is Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror)?

Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) by Tony Bradman is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) appropriate for?

Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror)?

Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Tales of Terror series.

Does Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) have any content warnings?

Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror)?

Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) by Tony Bradman is 85 pages (approximately 8,961 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror)

Tony Bradman

Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tony Bradman

Tales of Terror

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Megan discovers a mysterious voodoo doll that might just help her deal with her dad's new girlfriend. As strange and spooky events unfold, she must decide how far she's willing to go to change her family. Can Megan handle the eerie forces she's unleashed before things spiral out of control?

Themes

Horror & ghost storiesFamily Mystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) 10LP

Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 85 pages (approximately 8,961 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) works for readers up to grade 7.4.

Read aloud, Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) takes about 60 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Voodoo Child (Tales of Terror) explores horror & ghost stories, family, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about horror & ghost stories, family, mystery.