What reading level is Names Will Never Hurt Me?

Names Will Never Hurt Me by Jamie Adoff is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Names Will Never Hurt Me appropriate for?

Names Will Never Hurt Me is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Names Will Never Hurt Me?

Names Will Never Hurt Me is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Names Will Never Hurt Me have any content warnings?

Names Will Never Hurt Me has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 Names Will Never Hurt Me?

Names Will Never Hurt Me by Jamie Adoff is 186 pages.

Names Will Never Hurt Me

Jamie Adoff

Names Will Never Hurt Me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jamie Adoff

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Have you ever wondered what it feels like when words hurt more than fists? Imagine walking through school halls where names sting like tiny arrows. Can friendship and courage help heal the wounds that words leave behind?

Themes

FriendshipSchool & EducationSocial Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the impact of bullying and name-calling within the school environment, focusing on themes of friendship and resilience. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an accessible way to discuss social challenges children face, with sensitive handling of the emotional effects of bullying. Parents should note the presence of social conflict but no graphic content.