According to my local library system, this is intended for Grades 5-8, which seems about right to me, although individual kids will have individual responses, of course. The stories are eerie, mostly not gory, but could be frightening to some kids. As an adult, I enjoyed the creepy vibe, and recognized some similarities to other famous stories I've read. For me, it was an enjoyable quick read - if you have or know a child who is into ghost stories and Halloween, this could be a good choice for them.