And Nobody Got Hurt 2!

Name: And Nobody Got Hurt 2!
Author: Len Berman
ISBN: 9780316067065

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The World's Weirdest, Wackiest Most Amazing True Sports Stories

by Len Berman

Reading Level 4-5 C · Gentle Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

A Junior Library Guild selection

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes. Its HootRating code, C, means gentle content.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes in sports? Imagine jaw-dropping plays, hilarious bloopers, and moments of pure talent that you won't believe are true. What secrets do these incredible stories hold?

Themes

Sports & RecreationCuriosities & WondersJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This nonfiction collection offers middle-grade readers an engaging look at remarkable and funny moments in sports history, from unbelievable plays to amusing mistakes. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages curiosity about sports and showcases real events to inspire and entertain young readers. The content is lighthearted and appropriate for its audience, with no mature themes.

Why we rated And Nobody Got Hurt 2! C (Gentle)

And Nobody Got Hurt 2! is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Reading-wise, most kids in grade 6 and up can manage And Nobody Got Hurt 2! on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

We rate And Nobody Got Hurt 2! as C (Gentle) because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, And Nobody Got Hurt 2! explores sports & recreation, curiosities & wonders, and juvenile nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, curiosities & wonders, juvenile nonfiction.
✓ Readers (and parents) who care about award-recognized writing — And Nobody Got Hurt 2! carries an award.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

C · Gentle

Emotional

Gentle

Physical

Gentle

Social

Gentle

Thematic

Gentle

Reading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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