What reading level is Recess Bully?

Recess Bully by Rachel Ruiz is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Recess Bully appropriate for?

Recess Bully is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Bullying.

What genre is Recess Bully?

Recess Bully is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Recess Bully have any content warnings?

Recess Bully has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Recess Bully?

Recess Bully by Rachel Ruiz is 48 pages.

Recess Bully

Rachel Ruiz

Recess Bully

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rachel Ruiz

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Harry isn’t just any second grader—he’s a superhero inventor! When recess is ruined by a new bully, Harry’s clever gadgets might be the only way to turn trouble into friendship. But can science save the day before playtime is lost forever?

Themes

BullyingFriendshipInventionsChildren's Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows Harry, a second grader who uses his inventive mind to tackle the challenge of a recess bully. Appropriate for ages 5-8, it explores themes of bullying and friendship with gentle conflict resolution and positive social messages. Parents can expect a supportive narrative that encourages empathy and problem-solving without intense conflict.