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 9C 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.

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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! 9C

And Nobody Got Hurt 2! is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, And Nobody Got Hurt 2! works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate And Nobody Got Hurt 2! as 9C ("Clear") 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ 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 whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.