Book details
Midnight Ghosts (Young Reading (Series 2))
Description
This series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children's classics, fairytales and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Midnight Ghosts' offers a captivating and suspenseful storyline that keeps young readers engaged and eager to turn the pages. The ghostly elements are intriguing and provide just the right amount of thrill without being too scary for the intended age group.
- Reading Development: As part of the 'Young Reading (Series 2)' collection, this book is designed to help young readers develop their reading skills. The vocabulary and sentence structure are tailored to support children who are becoming more confident in their reading journey.
- Imagination Stimulation: Jane Bingham's storytelling in 'Midnight Ghosts' is rich with descriptive language and imaginative scenarios that encourage children to visualize and enhance their creative thinking. This can lead to a greater appreciation for literature and storytelling.
- Cultural Literacy: The book may introduce young readers to different themes and motifs found in classic ghost stories and folklore. This can serve as a foundation for cultural literacy, allowing children to recognize and understand references to ghostly tales in other works of literature and media.