Gaby, lost and found
Angela Cervantes
Gaby, lost and found
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Angela Cervantes
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
Gaby finds comfort in caring for animals at the local shelter while facing the challenges of living without her mother, who has been sent back to Honduras. As she stays hopeful for her mom's return, Gaby navigates life with her distant dad and dreams of building a happy family again. This heartfelt story explores resilience and the power of hope during tough times.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545489454
- Pages
- 220
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 41,090
- Lexile
- 640L
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 34m
- Text Density
- Standard