My lost and found life

Melodie Bowsher

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My lost and found life

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melodie Bowsher

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched Rich Discussion

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

Ashley’s comfortable life turns upside down when her mother disappears after being accused of stealing a fortune. Forced to grow up fast, she must navigate the challenges of finding work and a new home while discovering her own strength. This journey teaches her what it really means to be responsible and resilient.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include abandonment, divorce & family change, poverty & hardship. 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

Abandonment Divorce & Family Change Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

312 pages
78,317 words
8h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
1582347360
Pages
312
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
78,317
Read-Aloud
~8h 42m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Abandoned ChildrenHomeless PersonsMothers and DaughtersComing of Age