The lost child
Tom Collins
The lost child
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Hope for Kids Without Hope
by Tom Collins
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever felt like you just don't fit in? Imagine being a kid who struggles to understand others and is trying to find a place where you belong. What happens when the path to friendship and acceptance is full of challenges you never expected?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows a young protagonist navigating social disabilities and the journey toward rehabilitation and counseling in the United States. It thoughtfully explores themes of social challenges and personal growth appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should be aware that the story sensitively addresses the struggles of children with social disabilities but remains hopeful and supportive.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0925190527
- Pages
- 117
- Publisher
- Thomas Allen Publishers
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction