Lost and Found
Mary Rice Hopkins
Lost and Found
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Rice Hopkins
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Everyone loves a party, but this one has a secret—it's a celebration of something lost and found! When a precious coin goes missing, the search turns into a joyful adventure that shows just how far love will go. Discover why this story isn't just about a coin, but about something much bigger.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Lost and Found retells the biblical parable of the lost coin in a way that is accessible and engaging for early readers aged 5-8. With vibrant illustrations and a Faith Parenting Guide, it offers a meaningful lesson about God's unwavering love and the importance of seeking those who have wandered. The content is gentle and suitable for young children interested in faith-based stories.
Why we rated Lost and Found 7LE
Lost and Found is written at a Level 2 reading level across 33 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lost and Found works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Lost and Found as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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 parables, bible stories, faith, family, and religious themes — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about parables, bible stories, faith.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient 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
- 9780781412001
- Pages
- 33
- Publisher
- David C Cook
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction