What reading level is Lost Boy?

Lost Boy by Linda Newbery is at a Level 6 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. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Lost Boy?

Lost Boy is fiction — Ghost stories.

Does Lost Boy have any content warnings?

Lost Boy has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lost Boy?

Lost Boy by Linda Newbery is 208 pages.

Lost Boy

Linda Newbery

Lost Boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Linda Newbery

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Matt races through the misty streets of Hay-on-Wye, heart pounding as a mysterious boy with his exact initials suddenly appears beside him. Who is this ghostly figure, and why does he seem so real? Just as Matt reaches out, the boy vanishes—leaving more questions than answers.

Themes

Mystery Friendship Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Matt, a boy who moves to a Welsh town and encounters the ghost of another boy with his initials who died years ago. The story explores themes of identity and loss through a suspenseful, age-appropriate narrative suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of mild supernatural elements and some emotional moments related to grief.