Lost and Found

Judith M. Masson, Christine Harrison, Annie Pavlovic

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Lost and Found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Making and Remaking Working Partnerships with Parents of Children in the Care System

by Judith M. Masson, Christine Harrison, Annie Pavlovic

Reading Level 6 11LN Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Sometimes, the people who are supposed to take care of you aren't around, and that changes everything. Imagine trying to find where you belong when your family feels lost and a new kind of courage is needed. This story shows why every kid's story matters and how finding your place can be the hardest adventure of all.

Themes

Child WelfareParentingParent and ChildIdentity & Self-DiscoveryFamily

Quick Assessment

Lost and Found is a thoughtful collection exploring the complex relationships between children in foster or residential care and their parents. It addresses the challenges of maintaining identity and connection through social work practices, legal rights, and aftercare preparation. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it sensitively discusses child welfare themes without graphic content, making it appropriate for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LN — Light — Neutral
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Parenting Social: Child Welfare
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

248 pages
ISBN
9781857424041
Pages
248
Publisher
Arena
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Child WelfareParentingParent And Child