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THE LABYRINTH OF LOST AND FOUND

Jordan Lees

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for THE LABYRINTH OF LOST AND FOUND by Jordan Lees. This book is recommended for ages 9+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 9+Source checked

Why this age? The fantasy adventure and emotional themes suit independent middle-grade readers; suspense and peril may be intense for younger or sensitive children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age9+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is coping with his mother’s recent death, making loss a central emotional subject; no graphic depiction is indicated.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The labyrinth, mystery, and magical peril may feel suspenseful, but the available descriptions do not indicate intense or frightening scenes.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Courage is represented by the internal strength required to face grief.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The magical library setting is highly imaginative.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Some general contemporary representation may be present, but no specific, prominent diversity portrayal is documented.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may support emotional understanding of grief, but teaching factual knowledge or skills does not appear to be the main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and empathy are key to the character's growth.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story appears to offer strong messages about grieving, resilience, friendship, belonging, and holding on to meaningful memories.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is a relatable and thoughtful role model navigating a difficult personal journey.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in THE LABYRINTH OF LOST AND FOUND would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE LABYRINTH OF LOST AND FOUND, and what caused that change?
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