What reading level is Lost and found?

Lost and found by Jim LaMarche is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 480L). 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: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Lost and found?

Lost and found is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Lost and found have any content warnings?

Lost and found has a HootRating of 7C (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 Jim LaMarche is 49 pages (approximately 876 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Lost and found

Jim LaMarche

Lost and found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jim LaMarche

Reading Level 2-3 7C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Explore three heartfelt tales about getting lost and the special dogs that guide the way back home. These stories celebrate friendship, discovery, and the comforting bond between children and their loyal companions. Perfect for young readers who enjoy adventures with furry friends.

Themes

Friendship Adventure FamilyDogsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Lost and found 7C

Lost and found is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 480L across 49 pages (approximately 876 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lost and found works for readers up to grade 4.5.

Read aloud, Lost and found takes about 6 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Lost and found as 7C ("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 friendship, adventure, family, dogs, and coming of age — 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, family.