Lost in the Storm

Carol Carrick

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Lost in the Storm

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carol Carrick

Illustrated by Donald Carrick

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Have you ever lost something very special during a scary storm? Christopher waits through a long, noisy night as wind and rain swirl outside. Will he find his dog when morning comes?

Themes

Early LearningFamilyAnimalsPatienceNature

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction story follows Christopher, a young boy who loses his dog during a storm and must wait patiently through the night before searching for him. Aimed at early readers ages 5 to 8, the book explores themes of patience, worry, and hope in a reassuring way. The content is appropriate for young children and contains no intense or distressing scenes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780899194936
Pages
32
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
March 23, 1987
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Early LearningEarly Learning ConceptsIslandsLost and Found PossessionsStormsDogs