What reading level is Presumed missing?

Presumed missing by Nancy K. Wallace is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Presumed missing appropriate for?

Presumed missing is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Bullying, Mild Peril.

What genre is Presumed missing?

Presumed missing is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Abby and the Book Bunch; Calico Chapter Books series.

Does Presumed missing have any content warnings?

Presumed missing has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Bullying, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Presumed missing?

Presumed missing by Nancy K. Wallace is 80 pages (approximately 7,893 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Presumed missing

Nancy K. Wallace

Presumed missing

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy K. Wallace

Abby and the Book Bunch; Calico Chapter Books

Reading Level 2-3 7LE Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Abby loves reading, but when her favorite books start disappearing from the library, she decides to find out who’s behind it. While trying to solve the mystery, she has to deal with Jeremy, the class bully, and his lively little brother Evan, making the adventure even more challenging. Join Abby as she uncovers clues and learns about friendship and bravery along the way.

Themes

Books and ReadingElementary SchoolsFriendship MysteryBullying

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include bullying, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Presumed missing 7LE

Presumed missing is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 80 pages (approximately 7,893 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Presumed missing works for readers up to grade 4.8.

Read aloud, Presumed missing takes about 53 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Presumed missing as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Bullying, Mild Peril.

Thematically, Presumed missing explores books and reading, elementary schools, friendship, mystery, and bullying — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about books and reading, elementary schools, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Abby and the Book Bunch; Calico Chapter Books series.