What reading level is Excluded (It Happened to Me)?

Excluded (It Happened to Me) by Angela Neustatter is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Excluded (It Happened to Me) appropriate for?

Excluded (It Happened to Me) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Social: Truancy & Exclusion from school.

What genre is Excluded (It Happened to Me)?

Excluded (It Happened to Me) is fiction — Student expulsion.

Does Excluded (It Happened to Me) have any content warnings?

Excluded (It Happened to Me) has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Social: Truancy & Exclusion from school. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Excluded (It Happened to Me)?

Excluded (It Happened to Me) by Angela Neustatter is 48 pages.

Excluded (It Happened to Me)

Angela Neustatter

Excluded (It Happened to Me)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angela Neustatter

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd 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

The sharp clang of the school bell echoes down empty halls. Imagine being shut out from a place where friends and lessons live—how does it feel when the classroom door closes on you? Sometimes, being excluded can change everything, but it’s only the start of a new story.

Themes

Social topics & ethical issuesFamily Friendship Coming of AgeSchool Life

Quick Assessment

This book shares real experiences of children who have been excluded from school, exploring both the emotional impact and practical consequences. Written in a question-and-answer format based on interviews, it offers a sympathetic and informative perspective suitable for early readers ages 5-8. Additional resources and discussion prompts make it a helpful tool for parents and educators addressing social and ethical issues around school exclusion.