What reading level is The summer I was lost?

The summer I was lost by Phillip Viereck is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The summer I was lost appropriate for?

The summer I was lost is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The summer I was lost?

The summer I was lost is fiction.

Does The summer I was lost have any content warnings?

The summer I was lost has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The summer I was lost?

The summer I was lost by Phillip Viereck is 128 pages.

The summer I was lost

Phillip Viereck

The summer I was lost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Phillip Viereck

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a school trip turns into the adventure of a lifetime? Paul thinks he's a 'loser' because he's not good at sports, but when he gets lost in the deep New Hampshire wilderness, everything changes. Can he survive the wild and discover the courage inside himself?

Themes

Coming of Age Survival Family Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Paul, a boy who struggles with self-confidence and feels out of place among his peers. When he becomes lost during a school backpacking trip in the wilderness, he embarks on a journey of survival and self-discovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story emphasizes themes of resilience, self-reliance, and personal growth without intense or graphic content.