Horror at the haunted house
by Peg Kehret
Puffin Books 1992
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- courage
- siblings
- mystery
- resourcefulness
- doing the right thing
- problem-solving
- trust
- Halloween
About this book
Siblings get the chance to help at a community haunted house, but the spooky fun turns serious when strange accidents and chilling messages suggest someone is using the attraction to hide a real crime. With Halloween crowds all around them, they follow clues through dark corridors and creepy props, trying to stay one step ahead of danger. Fast-paced chapters and close calls keep readers turning pages. Perfect for middle-grade mystery fans who like suspense without gore.
Setting: a contemporary small-town haunted house attraction around Halloween
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horror at the haunted house right for my child?
Yes — Horror at the haunted house 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 courage, siblings, mystery.
How long does it take to read Horror at the haunted house?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Horror at the haunted house takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Horror at the haunted house have an AR quiz?
Yes — Horror at the haunted house 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 Horror at the haunted house?
Horror at the haunted house 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.