Gaby, lost and found

Angela Cervantes

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Gaby, lost and found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angela Cervantes

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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

FamilyAnimal CareVolunteeringDeportationComing of Age

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 — 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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

220 pages
41,090 words
4h 34m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545489454
Pages
220
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,090
Lexile
640L
Read-Aloud
~4h 34m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

DeportationAnimal SheltersChild VolunteersFamiliesVolunteersHuman-animal RelationshipsCatsFamily Life