What reading level is Bully #1?

Bully #1 by Greg Pak is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Bully #1 appropriate for?

Bully #1 is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 6ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Bullying, Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger.

Does Bully #1 have any content warnings?

Bully #1 has a HootRating of 6ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Bullying, Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bully #1?

Bully #1 by Greg Pak is 24 pages (approximately 483 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Bully #1

Greg Pak

Bully #1

Q: What genre is Bully #1?

Bully #1 is fiction. Part of the Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight); Stranger Things (ABDO/Spotlight) series.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Greg Pak

Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight); Stranger Things (ABDO/Spotlight)

Reading Level 1-2 6ME Ages 13+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Tyler faces his toughest challenge yet when he teams up with a pirate crew to rescue his friends from a powerful guardian. Along the way, he must find the courage to confront his bully and protect those he cares about. Filled with thrilling adventure and bold action, this graphic novel captures the spirit of bravery and friendship.

Themes

Friendship AdventureComics & Graphic NovelsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with moderate content intensity. Note: content intensity (Moderate) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include bullying, fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Bully #1 6ME

Bully #1 is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 483 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bully #1 works for readers up to grade 3.7.

Read aloud, Bully #1 takes about 3 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Bully #1 as 6ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Bullying, Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger.

Thematically, Bully #1 explores friendship, adventure, comics & graphic novels, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, comics & graphic novels.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there is one more book in the Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight); Stranger Things (ABDO/Spotlight) series.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.