Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts?
Harper & Row 1985
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
- teamwork
- community
- mystery and secrets
- respect for the past
- resourcefulness
- doing the right thing
About this book
Three kids stumble onto a pair of surprisingly friendly ghosts while helping out at an old house in their small town. The spirits need a little help of their own, and soon the kids find themselves unraveling a long-buried mystery with plenty of humor and just-right chills. It’s a fast, spooky-but-gentle adventure perfect for readers who like ghost stories that aren’t too scary. Fans of Bill Brittain’s storytelling will enjoy the clever twists, likable characters, and satisfying problem-solving.
Setting: a small New England town and a creaky old house, contemporary to the 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? right for my child?
Yes — Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? 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, teamwork.
How long does it take to read Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts??
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? takes around 2.7h to finish. The book has 24,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? 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 Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts??
Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? 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.