Bully Bully on the Block
Felisha Vachon Hastings
Bully Bully on the Block
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Felisha Vachon Hastings
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever felt so frustrated that you just wanted to shout? Imagine a girl whose temper gets the best of her, causing trouble with friends and family. Can she find a way to change before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores themes of frustration and bullying through the story of a young girl who struggles with controlling her emotions and the consequences on her friendships. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a gentle lesson on discipline, empathy, and personal growth. Parents should know it addresses emotional challenges realistically but in a way that's appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Bully Bully on the Block 9LE
Bully Bully on the Block is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bully Bully on the Block works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Bully Bully on the Block as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Bully Bully on the Block explores family, friendship, and coming of age — 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 family, friendship, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9798993038834
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction