What reading level is Lost Boy?

Lost Boy by Tim Green is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lost Boy appropriate for?

Lost Boy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Lost Boy?

Lost Boy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Lost Boy have any content warnings?

Lost Boy has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 Boy?

Lost Boy by Tim Green is 199 pages.

Lost Boy

Tim Green

Lost Boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tim Green

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Ryder is the bravest kid you'll ever meet—facing the biggest challenge of his life when his mom is hurt and needs a miracle. With only a signed baseball and a mysterious letter, he dives into a thrilling search for his dad, hoping to save his family. What will happen when every second counts?

Themes

Family Coming of Age AdventurePeople with Disabilities

Quick Assessment

Lost Boy is a middle-grade novel that explores themes of family, courage, and perseverance as Ryder embarks on a quest to find his father after his mother is critically injured. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story sensitively addresses illness and family dynamics while including positive messages about bravery and community support. Parents should know the book involves emotional challenges but handles them appropriately for middle-grade readers.