What reading level is The lost smile?

The lost smile by Carl Sommer is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The lost smile appropriate for?

The lost smile is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is The lost smile?

The lost smile is fiction — Bears. Part of the Quest for Success series.

Does The lost smile have any content warnings?

The lost smile has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

The lost smile

Carl Sommer

The lost smile

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carl Sommer

Quest for Success

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Ted feels sad all the time and can't understand why happiness seems so out of reach. Determined to find joy, he turns to his wise grandfather for advice, even as his friend teases him about his feelings. Together, they explore what it truly means to be happy.

Themes

Friendship FamilyHappinessConduct of Life

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loneliness, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 9-12.