Found
S. A. Bodeen
Found
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Book 4 of the Shipwreck Island Series
by S. A. Bodeen
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Water slaps against the jagged rocks as Sarah races through the dense jungle, her heart pounding. Her father and stepbrother are trapped by the strange Curator, who bends time itself, while a ruthless treasure hunter stalks the island. Can Sarah outsmart them both before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
Found is the final installment in S.A. Bodeen’s Shipwreck Island series, following a young girl and her family stranded on a mysterious island filled with strange creatures and danger. The story includes themes of survival, time travel, and family courage, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note mild peril and fantasy violence within an action-packed adventure narrative.
Why we rated Found 9ME
Found is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Found works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Found as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Found explores survival, adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and family — 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 survival, adventure, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250027849
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Published
- Feb 13, 2018
- Type
- Fiction