What reading level is No More No Name?

No More No Name by Tim Tingle is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is No More No Name appropriate for?

No More No Name is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Bullying, Family Change.

Does No More No Name have any content warnings?

No More No Name has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Bullying, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is No More No Name?

No More No Name by Tim Tingle is 168 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

No More No Name

Tim Tingle

No More No Name

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tim Tingle

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

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

What happens when everything starts to change, but new challenges sneak in? Bobby's life is turning around—his dad is sober, his mom is home, and his basketball team is on fire. Yet, when his girlfriend faces bullying and a teammate struggles with a harsh home life, can Bobby find a way to help without losing himself?

Themes

Friendship Family SportsBullyingComing of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

No More No Name follows Bobby Byington as he navigates family recovery, friendship, and the challenges of middle school life, including bullying and domestic issues. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade novel sensitively explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the impact of family struggles, with some depictions of bullying and emotional difficulties. It's a thoughtful story that can prompt important conversations about empathy and support.

Why we rated No More No Name 9ME

No More No Name is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 168 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, No More No Name works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate No More No Name as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Bullying, Family Change.

Thematically, No More No Name explores friendship, family, sports, bullying, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.

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.
✓ Family book clubs, classroom read-alouds, and parents who want a strong conversation hook.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, sports.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.