Lost and found
Cindy Leaney
Lost and found
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cindy Leaney
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The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Matt and Jose stumble upon a lost wallet and choose to do the right thing by returning it to the police, even though they really want some extra cash for the fair. Their honest decision shows how important it is to make good choices, no matter the temptation. A simple story about truthfulness and doing what’s right.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1589527364
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Rourke Pub.
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 275
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy