Gargoyle Hall
by Angie Sage
Bloomsbury Publishing USA 2015
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- courage
- mystery-solving
- independence
- school life
- curiosity
- humor
- supernatural
About this book
Junior detective Araminta is sent to a spooky old boarding school where eerie clanks and ghostly moans echo through the corridors. Never one to shy away from a mystery, she teams up with new friends to uncover what’s really haunting Gargoyle Hall. Fast-paced chapters, humor, and just-right chills keep readers turning pages. Perfect for kids who like light scares, clever clues, and independent heroines.
Setting: a gothic English boarding school (Gargoyle Hall), present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gargoyle Hall right for my child?
Yes — Gargoyle Hall is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.6, 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 friendship, courage, mystery-solving.
How long does it take to read Gargoyle Hall?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Gargoyle Hall takes around 3.2h to finish. The book has 29,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Gargoyle Hall have an AR quiz?
Yes — Gargoyle Hall has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 Gargoyle Hall?
Gargoyle Hall has an AR reading level of 4.6, 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.