The lost coin
Nicole E. Dreyer
The lost coin
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nicole E. Dreyer
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 shiny coin goes missing, sparking a joyful search that teaches the value of every treasure. Along the way, discover how kindness and hope light the path to finding what’s lost. Bright pictures and cheerful rhymes make this a delightful story for young readers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. 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
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780758608734
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Arch Books
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 383
- Read-Aloud
- ~3 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy