Welcome to Dead House

Robert Lawrence Stine

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Welcome to Dead House

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Goosebumps

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Amanda and Josh start a new life in the eerie town of Dark Falls, where strange secrets begin to unravel around every corner. As they explore their spooky surroundings, they discover that this town is far from ordinary and much more frightening than they imagined.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

123 pages
23,002 words
2h 33m read-aloud
ISBN
0590453653
Pages
123
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,002
Read-Aloud
~2h 33m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Horror TalesHaunted HousesHorror StoriesHaunted Houses in FictionGoosebumpsHorrorSpookyHaunted HouseGhostScaryMystikGysBuildingSpanish Language MaterialsMurderCuentos De TerrorGhost StoriesHorror FictionSpanish LanguageRécits D'horreurMystery and Detective Stories