Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters
by Angie Sage
Harper Collins 2008
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family
- responsibility
- friendship
- mischief and mayhem
- teamwork
- resourcefulness
- independence
- supernatural
About this book
When Aunt Tabby and Uncle Drac leave for Transylvania right before her birthday, Araminta expects a dull week—until her cool older cousin Mathilda arrives to babysit. Mathilda brings unexpected guests: two unruly teenage ghosts, Ned and Jed, who turn the spooky house upside down. With pranks escalating and the ghosts refusing to listen, Araminta and Mathilda must outwit them before the chaos gets out of hand. Fast-paced, funny, and just the right amount of spooky, this is a great pick for readers who like ghostly mischief and clever problem-solving.
Setting: a rambling haunted house in the present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters right for my child?
Yes — Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.4, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include family, responsibility, friendship.
How long does it take to read Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters takes around 2.5h to finish. The book has 22,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters have an AR quiz?
Yes — Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters has an AR quiz available, worth 3 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters?
Araminta Spookie 5: Ghostsitters has an AR reading level of 4.4, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.