You Will Be Found
Benj Pasek
You Will Be Found
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Benj Pasek
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The gentle hum of a hopeful song fills the air, wrapping around you like a warm hug. Imagine feeling so alone that your voice is the only thing reaching out, and then suddenly, that voice sparks a wave of connection and comfort. It's a story about finding light in the darkest moments—and knowing you are never truly alone.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated edition presents the lyrics of 'You Will Be Found,' a heartfelt song from the acclaimed musical Dear Evan Hansen. Geared toward teens and young adults, it explores themes of loneliness, hope, and connection through music and performing arts. The book offers a comforting message for readers navigating new or challenging chapters, with age-appropriate content for those 13 and older.
Why we rated You Will Be Found 8ME
You Will Be Found is written at a Level 3 reading level across 67 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, You Will Be Found works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate You Will Be Found as 8ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — 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 mild intensity score.
Thematically, You Will Be Found explores performing arts, music, coming of age, emotions & feelings, and social themes — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about performing arts, music, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780316460125
- Pages
- 67
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction