Ghosts Beneath Our Feet
Open Road Media 2015
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- grief and healing
- blended families
- courage
- friendship and teamwork
- mystery and investigation
- the past affecting the present
- community history
- overcoming fear
About this book
Katie, her stepbrother, and her newly widowed mom spend the summer in an abandoned mining town, where eerie groans seem to rise from underground. When a mysterious, injured ghost-girl appears, Katie must face her fears and unravel the town’s buried secrets. This atmospheric ghost mystery blends family dynamics with a suspenseful investigation that’s spooky but not too scary. Perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy fast-paced hauntings with heart.
Setting: a nearly deserted Midwestern mining town and its abandoned mine, present day summer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghosts Beneath Our Feet right for my child?
Yes — Ghosts Beneath Our Feet 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 grief and healing, blended families, courage.
How long does it take to read Ghosts Beneath Our Feet?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Ghosts Beneath Our Feet takes around 3.5h to finish. The book has 31,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Ghosts Beneath Our Feet have an AR quiz?
Yes — Ghosts Beneath Our Feet 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 Ghosts Beneath Our Feet?
Ghosts Beneath Our Feet 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.