Cover of Gaby, lost and found

Gaby, lost and found

by Angela Cervantes

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th 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

Gaby finds comfort in caring for animals at the local shelter while facing the challenges of living without her mother, who has been sent back to Honduras. As she stays hopeful for her mom's return, Gaby navigates life with her distant dad and dreams of building a happy family again. This heartfelt story explores resilience and the power of hope during tough times.

Representation & Themes

FamilyAnimal CareVolunteeringDeportationComing of Age

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

Divorce & Family Change Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780545489454
Pages
220
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,090
Lexile
640L

Genres

Human-animal relationships

Subjects

DeportationAnimal sheltersChild volunteersFamiliesJuvenile fictionVolunteersFictionHuman-animal relationshipsChildren's fictionCats, fictionFamily life, fictionHuman-animal relationships, fiction