Who's There?
Stephanie S. Tolan
Who's There?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephanie S. Tolan
The text is written at a 5th 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
Here’s a secret: Drew and her quiet little brother thought they were just moving in with family, but the house they step into is filled with whispers from the past and shadows that don’t want to be seen. Ghosts drift through the halls, and a dangerous secret hides behind locked doors—but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows fourteen-year-old Drew and her mute younger brother as they move in with estranged relatives after their parents' sudden death. They encounter supernatural elements and uncover a family secret, blending themes of grief, sibling bonds, and suspense. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it contains mild spooky content and addresses loss sensitively.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613024037
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction