Who's There?

Stephanie S. Tolan

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Who's There?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephanie S. Tolan

Reading Level 5 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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.

Themes

MysteryFamilyGhostsSibling Relationships

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 — 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

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613024037
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesDetectiveBrothers and SistersGhostsGrief