The distance between lost and found

Kathryn Holmes

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The distance between lost and found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathryn Holmes

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd 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

After being shunned at school, Hallie faces her toughest challenge yet when she gets lost in the Smoky Mountains with two classmates. As they navigate the wild, Hallie must confront her past and learn to trust again to survive. This powerful tale explores friendship, courage, and self-discovery in the face of adversity.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, mild peril, 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

Bullying Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

297 pages
66,461 words
7h 23m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062317261
Pages
297
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
66,461
Lexile
540L
Read-Aloud
~7h 23m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

FaithConduct of LifeMissing ChildrenLost ChildrenTeenagersInterpersonal RelationsWilderness SurvivalInterpersonal Relations in Adolescence