What reading level is Lost and found?

Lost and found by Cindy Leaney is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Lost and found appropriate for?

Lost and found is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Lost and found?

Lost and found is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Hero Club... series.

Does Lost and found have any content warnings?

Lost and found has a HootRating of 6C (Clear). 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 Lost and found?

Lost and found by Cindy Leaney is 32 pages (approximately 275 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Lost and found

Cindy Leaney

Lost and found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cindy Leaney

Hero Club...

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

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

HonestyConduct of LifeFriendshipMoral Lessons

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Lost and found 6C

Lost and found is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 275 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lost and found works for readers up to grade 3.6.

Read aloud, Lost and found takes about 2 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Lost and found as 6C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Lost and found explores honesty, conduct of life, friendship, and moral lessons — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about honesty, conduct of life, friendship.