The lovely and the lost
Page Morgan
The lovely and the lost
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Page Morgan
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if your protectors were stone gargoyles that came to life to guard you in a city full of secrets? Imagine the streets of old Paris hiding shadows darker than night, where two sisters must face forces beyond their wildest fears. But when the danger grows closer, can they trust even their stony guardians?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows sisters Ingrid and Gabby Waverly as they confront supernatural threats in early 20th-century Paris, aided by magical gargoyles. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, sisterhood, and the paranormal in a suspenseful but age-appropriate way. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and dark supernatural elements typical of paranormal fiction.
Why we rated The lovely and the lost 12MP
The lovely and the lost is written at a Level 7 reading level across 353 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The lovely and the lost works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The lovely and the lost as 12MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The lovely and the lost explores fantasy world-building, sisters, supernatural, paranormal fiction, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, sisters, supernatural.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient 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
- 9780385743136
- Pages
- 353
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction