What reading level is Arthur lost and found?

Arthur lost and found by Marc Brown is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Arthur lost and found appropriate for?

Arthur lost and found is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Arthur lost and found?

Arthur lost and found is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Arthur series.

Does Arthur lost and found have any content warnings?

Arthur lost and found has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Arthur lost and found?

Arthur lost and found by Marc Brown is 32 pages (approximately 833 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Arthur lost and found

Marc Brown

Arthur lost and found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marc Brown

Arthur

Reading Level 2-3 7C 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.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Family

Quick Assessment

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

Why we rated Arthur lost and found 7C

Arthur lost and found is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 833 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Arthur lost and found works for readers up to grade 4.6.

Read aloud, Arthur lost and found takes about 6 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Arthur lost and found as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Arthur lost and found explores friendship, adventure, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, family.