Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

Karina Yan Glaser

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Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karina Yan Glaser

Vanderbeekers

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

The Vanderbeeker siblings are excited for their friend Mr. B.'s big marathon day, but their plans take a turn when they discover that someone they care about is facing homelessness. Together, they find ways to support their friend and show the power of kindness and community in the bustling city.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include poverty & hardship, friendship, community support. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Poverty & Hardship Friendship Community Support
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
50,210 words
5h 35m read-aloud
ISBN
9780358256199
Pages
320
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
2020
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,210
Read-Aloud
~5h 35m
Text Density
Standard

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