Lost and Found

Valerie Mendes

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Lost and Found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Valerie Mendes

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Daniel’s world shatters when he loses his grandmother, his only family, and suddenly strangers move into his home. But then he meets Laura, who understands his loneliness, and Jade and Finn, whose mysterious past could change everything. What secret could be so powerful that it turns their lives upside-down?

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores themes of loss, loneliness, and the search for new family connections following the death of a grandparent. It is appropriate for readers aged 13 to 18 and features elements of mystery and emotional challenges as the characters navigate complex relationships and secrets. Parents should note the story touches on grief and suspenseful situations involving a child in danger.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780689860492
Pages
256
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Published
June 1, 2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

RelationshipsEnglish Suspense FictionFamilyBrothers and SistersLoveSeparationDetective and Mystery Stories

Places

England