What reading level is Lily and the lost boy?

Lily and the lost boy by Paula Fox is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lily and the lost boy appropriate for?

Lily and the lost boy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Lily and the lost boy?

Lily and the lost boy is fiction — Brothers and sisters.

Does Lily and the lost boy have any content warnings?

Lily and the lost boy has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lily and the lost boy?

Lily and the lost boy by Paula Fox is 149 pages.

Lily and the lost boy

Paula Fox

Lily and the lost boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paula Fox

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Lily is the bravest eleven-year-old you'll ever meet—she finds a lost boy in a foreign land and refuses to let him disappear without answers. But when jealousy stirs among siblings and secrets unfold, everything Lily thought she knew is turned upside down. This isn't just about finding a boy; it's about discovering who you really are.

Themes

FamilySibling RelationshipsJealousyAdventure Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Lily and the Lost Boy follows an eleven-year-old girl navigating complex emotions like jealousy and family dynamics while helping a lost boy in Greece. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of sibling relationships and cultural experiences without intense conflict or mature content. Parents can expect a thoughtful middle-grade novel that encourages empathy and self-discovery.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

149 pages

ISBN: 9780440402350
Pages: 149
Publisher: Yearling Books
Published: 1989
Type: Fiction

Genres

Brothers and sisters

Subjects

Americans in GreeceJealousy in ChildrenEleven-year-old GirlsThirteen-year-old BoysBrothers and SistersThasos IslandBrothers and Sisters in FictionGreece in FictionLarge Type BooksGreece

Places

Thasos Island (Greece)Greece