Clover Gets Lost
C. K. Sharpe
Clover Gets Lost
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by C. K. Sharpe
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what happens if you follow your curiosity too far? Clover, a young bear cub born under a rare Blue Moon, finds himself lost deep in the forest after chasing a clever fox. Can he remember all the lessons from Momma Bear to find his way back home?
Quick Assessment
Clover Gets Lost is a middle-grade fiction story about a young bear cub who learns valuable lessons about patience and preparedness after getting lost in the forest. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages children to listen to parental guidance and develop character traits like patience through an engaging adventure. There are no intense or inappropriate themes, making it a safe and positive read for this age group.
Why we rated Clover Gets Lost 10C
Clover Gets Lost is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Clover Gets Lost works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Clover Gets Lost as 10C ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Clover Gets Lost explores friendship, coming of age, family, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781956097238
- Publisher
- Faith Keys LLC
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction