What age is Life (Eyewitness Video) appropriate for?

Life (Eyewitness Video) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Life (Eyewitness Video)?

Life (Eyewitness Video) is nonfiction — Evolution.

Does Life (Eyewitness Video) have any content warnings?

Life (Eyewitness Video) has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Life (Eyewitness Video)

Brian Cummins, Eve Krzyzanowski, Penguin Books, Limited, David Stafford, Martin Mortimore, Andrew Sachs, Simon Jollands, Jean Cramond, Dorling Kindersley Vision Ltd, Oregon Public Broadcasting, IBD (Firm), BBC Worldwide Americas

Life (Eyewitness Video)

Q: What reading level is Life (Eyewitness Video)?

Life (Eyewitness Video) by Brian Cummins, Eve Krzyzanowski, Penguin Books, Limited, David Stafford, Martin Mortimore, Andrew Sachs, Simon Jollands, Jean Cramond, Dorling Kindersley Vision Ltd, Oregon Public Broadcasting, IBD (Firm), BBC Worldwide Americas is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brian Cummins, Eve Krzyzanowski, Penguin Books, Limited, David Stafford, Martin Mortimore, Andrew Sachs, Simon Jollands, Jean Cramond, Dorling Kindersley Vision Ltd, Oregon Public Broadcasting, IBD (Firm), BBC Worldwide Americas

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Bullying looks different in every classroom, but here, it’s hiding in plain sight. Manami’s pranks aren’t just jokes—they’re battles Ayumu is learning to fight back against. Understanding this struggle shows why standing up for yourself and others truly matters.

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeSchool Life

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the subtle and complex issue of bullying through the experiences of Ayumu, who faces ongoing pranks from a classmate. The story sensitively portrays the emotional impact on a child and the challenges teachers face in recognizing bullying. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers a meaningful look at resilience and self-advocacy.