Lost & found

Shaun Tan

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Lost & found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shaun Tan

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A collection of three evocative tales exploring feelings of loss and hope. Each story invites readers to reflect on change and resilience, culminating with a powerful narrative about a world transformed. These stories blend imagination with deep emotion to resonate with young readers.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

138 pages
2,448 words
16m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545229241
Pages
138
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,448
Read-Aloud
~16 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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