Bullying and Cyberbullying
Elizabeth Kandel Englander
Bullying and Cyberbullying
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
What Every Educator Needs to Know
by Elizabeth Kandel Englander
The text is written at a 6th 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 wondered why some kids pick on others, especially online where it feels like no one can see? Imagine a world where small actions can turn into big problems if no one steps in. What if understanding these tricky behaviors could help stop bullying before it starts?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a research-based, accessible look at bullying and cyberbullying, aimed at middle-grade readers. It explains subtle behaviors that can lead to bullying and provides practical strategies for educators and parents to recognize and address these issues effectively. The content is appropriate for children ages 9-12 and focuses on promoting empathy and understanding in school and online environments.
Why we rated Bullying and Cyberbullying 11LE
Bullying and Cyberbullying is written at a Level 6 reading level across 206 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bullying and Cyberbullying works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Bullying and Cyberbullying as 11LE ("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, Bullying and Cyberbullying explores bullying, cyberbullying, friendship, education, and social justice — 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 bullying, cyberbullying, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781612506005
- Pages
- 206
- Publisher
- Harvard Education Publishing Group (HEPG)
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction