The lost and found house
Michael Cadnum
The lost and found house
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael Cadnum
The text is written at a 3rd 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
A young boy shares the feelings of leaving his familiar home behind and starting fresh in a new town with his family. Through his eyes, readers experience the mix of excitement and sadness that comes with moving to a new place. This gentle story helps children understand change and the meaning of home.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0670848840
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Viking Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 779
- Read-Aloud
- ~5 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy