Gaby, lost and found
by Angela Cervantes
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
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.
Representation & Themes
FamilyAnimal CareVolunteeringDeportationComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Divorce & Family Change Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780545489454
- Pages
- 220
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 41,090
- Lexile
- 640L
Genres
Human-animal relationships
Subjects
DeportationAnimal sheltersChild volunteersFamiliesJuvenile fictionVolunteersFictionHuman-animal relationshipsChildren's fictionCats, fictionFamily life, fictionHuman-animal relationships, fiction