Walk the Night Unseen

Lucinda Baker

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Walk the Night Unseen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lucinda Baker

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Maggie races through the shadowy halls of a grand old mansion, her heart pounding as a mysterious presence tries to take over her body. Suddenly, the ghostly Lottie appears, dazzling and dangerous, ready to claim Maggie's life for her own. But Maggie isn’t giving up without a fight — what will happen next?

Themes

SupernaturalReincarnationRevengeGhost StoryFamily

Quick Assessment

Set in early 1900s San Francisco, this middle-grade fiction follows 10-year-old Maggie as she confronts a ghost trying to possess her in a mansion with a dark past. The story includes supernatural themes and mild suspense suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of ghostly possession and themes of reincarnation presented in a chilling but age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
4
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

287 pages
ISBN
0399118969
Pages
287
Publisher
Putnam Publishing Group
Published
1977
Type
Fiction

Genres

Reincarnation

Subjects

Gothic Romance

Places

San Francisco