Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
689
Points per Word
0.000726
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Readers will learn of mysterious urban legends while also learning the facts about each claim. Text contains disturbing imagery.
Quick Summary
This book unravels the truth behind creepy urban legends kids have whispered about on the playground for years. Readers get to separate fact from fiction while learning the real science or history behind spooky stories like haunted objects, mysterious creatures, and eerie disappearances. If your kid loves the chills and curiosity of Goosebumps but wants something with real world connections, they'll be hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who are ready for slightly spooky nonfiction with short chapters and a 3.2 reading level.