What reading level is Beating the Bully?

Beating the Bully by Micahel J. McLelland is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Beating the Bully appropriate for?

Beating the Bully is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Beating the Bully?

Beating the Bully is fiction — Bullying.

Does Beating the Bully have any content warnings?

Beating the Bully has a HootRating of 6ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Beating the Bully?

Beating the Bully by Micahel J. McLelland is 16 pages.

Beating the Bully

Micahel J. McLelland

Beating the Bully

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Micahel J. McLelland

Illustrated by Andrea Cope Kirk

Reading Level 1-2 6ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jake shouts as the teasing starts again, but his fists clench tight. Right next to him, Sam feels a storm brewing inside—should he push back or find a different way? Suddenly, everything changes in a heartbeat.

Themes

BullyingFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryConflict Resolution

Quick Assessment

This early reader explores the complex emotions behind bullying, showing young children both the experience of being bullied and the temptation to bully others. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages empathy and self-reflection about handling difficult feelings. The story gently addresses themes of conflict resolution without graphic content.