Lost and found
John Malam
Lost and found
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Malam
The text is written at a 6th 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
Dive into exciting adventures that uncover some of history's greatest underwater mysteries, from ancient tombs to sunken ships. Explore how explorers and archaeologists reveal secrets hidden beneath the waves, revealing fascinating stories from long ago. Each discovery brings history to life with suspense and wonder.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Lost and found 11MP
Lost and found is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 7,304 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lost and found works for readers up to grade 8.4.
Read aloud, Lost and found takes about 49 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Lost and found as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger.
Thematically, Lost and found explores adventure, science & nature, historical, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, historical.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545387620
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- QEB Publishing
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 7,304
- Read-Aloud
- ~49 min
- Text Density
- Light Text