The Lost and found

Mark Teague

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The Lost and found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mark Teague

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Two boys find themselves on a daring adventure when they chase after a new girl who vanishes into the school's lost and found, all in search of her special lucky hat. Their curiosity leads them into unexpected trouble and a surprising discovery. Join them as they navigate friendship and a little bit of mischief at school.

Themes

FriendshipSchoolsLost and Found

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
922 words
6m read-aloud
ISBN
0590846191
Pages
32
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
922
Read-Aloud
~6 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Lost and Found PossessionsSchools