The lost soul

Rosie Goodwin

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The lost soul

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rosie Goodwin

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Madeleine is blamed for a fire that changed everything, but she's not giving up. Locked away in a lonely children's home where the rules are cruel, she fights to stay strong. Her greatest hope? Finding her brother Oliver again — but can she survive long enough to see him?

Themes

Adoption & Foster CareFamilySurvivalInstitutional CareResilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores serious themes of abuse, neglect, and separation through the eyes of Madeleine, a young girl placed in institutional care after a tragic fire. While the story contains intense emotional and physical challenges, it ultimately centers on hope, resilience, and the bond between siblings. Suitable for ages 9-12, parents should be aware of the mature topics and the depiction of institutional hardship.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Abuse Neglect Separation
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

310 pages
ISBN
9780755353873
Pages
310
Publisher
Headline
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adopted ChildrenBrothers and SistersChildrenInstitutional CareAbused ChildrenSiblings