What reading level is Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully?

Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully by Julianne Moore is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 470L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully appropriate for?

Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully?

Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully have any content warnings?

Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — 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 Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully?

Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully by Julianne Moore is 40 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully

Julianne Moore

Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Freckleface Strawberry Story

by Julianne Moore

Reading Level 2-3 7LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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 thwack of a dodgeball echoes through the gym, bouncing off the walls and making your heart race. Freckleface Strawberry feels the sting of a ball flying toward her—thrown by the biggest bully, Windy Pants Patrick. Can she find the courage to stand up and turn the game around?

Themes

BullyingFriendshipSchool LifeHumorCourage

Quick Assessment

Freckleface Strawberry faces the challenge of dealing with a playground bully during indoor recess caused by rain. This early reader book explores themes of bullying and courage in a relatable school setting, suitable for children aged 5 to 8. The story offers a humorous yet inspiring perspective on handling conflict and developing self-confidence.

Why we rated Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully 7LE

Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 470L across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully works for readers up to grade 4.5.

We rate Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully as 7LE ("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, Freckleface Strawberry and the dodgeball bully explores bullying, friendship, school life, humor, and courage — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, friendship, school life.