Arthur lost and found

Marc Brown

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Arthur lost and found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marc Brown

Arthur

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Arthur and his friend Buster board the bus to get to a swimming lesson but accidentally doze off and wake up somewhere unfamiliar. Together, they navigate the new neighborhood as they try to find their way back home. Their adventure shows how teamwork and calm thinking can solve unexpected problems.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
833 words
6m read-aloud
ISBN
0316109126
Pages
32
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
833
Read-Aloud
~6 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

AardvarkBusesLost Children