You and Me and the Land of Lost Things
Feiwel & Friends 2025
Easy read — content targets 4th–8th grade
Reading level 3.6 (3rd grade) but themes aimed at ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- imagination
- friendship
- adventure
- problem-solving
- perseverance
- humor
- metafiction
- creativity
About this book
In this zany, second-person adventure, the reader teams up with the narrator to revisit the day you both tumbled into the Land of Lost Things—a place where missing socks, pencils, and all sorts of oddities find new lives. The story races from one outrageous scene to the next with silly jokes, surprise twists, and playful asides that make kids feel like part of the action. Fast-paced chapters and lots of humor make it a great pick for reluctant readers and fans of the Treehouse books. It’s perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy wild adventures, interactive-feeling storytelling, and laugh-out-loud fun.
Setting: a whimsical portal world where all lost objects end up, with a contemporary frame in the real world
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is You and Me and the Land of Lost Things right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for You and Me and the Land of Lost Things. The reading level is AR 3.6, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include imagination, friendship, adventure.
How long does it take to read You and Me and the Land of Lost Things?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, You and Me and the Land of Lost Things takes around 1.9h to finish. The book has 15,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does You and Me and the Land of Lost Things have an AR quiz?
Yes — You and Me and the Land of Lost Things has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is You and Me and the Land of Lost Things?
You and Me and the Land of Lost Things has an AR reading level of 3.6, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.