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The anti-bullying handbook

Keith Sullivan

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The anti-bullying handbook

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Keith Sullivan

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What makes someone a bully, and why do some kids act that way? Imagine stepping into a school where kindness is a secret superpower that can stop bullying cold. But can the students and teachers figure out how to use it before things get worse?

Themes

BullyingSchool DisciplineBehavior ModificationFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This handbook offers a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding and addressing bullying in schools, suitable for children aged 9-12 and their educators or caregivers. It combines expert insights with actionable strategies for prevention, intervention, and ongoing monitoring, making it a valuable resource for fostering a safer school environment. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers, emphasizing positive behavior and school discipline without graphic or distressing details.

Why we rated The anti-bullying handbook 11LE

The anti-bullying handbook is written at a Level 6 reading level across 250 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The anti-bullying handbook works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The anti-bullying handbook as 11LE ("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, The anti-bullying handbook explores bullying, school discipline, behavior modification, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about bullying, school discipline, behavior modification.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

250 pages
ISBN
0195583884
Pages
250
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
2000
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

BullyingAggressiveness in ChildrenAggressiveness in YouthSchool DisciplineProblem YouthBehavior ModificationProblem ChildrenPreventionHandbooks, Manuals, EtcHandbooks, ManualsPréventionJeunes En DifficultéIntimidationAgressivité Chez L'enfantDiscipline ScolaireAgressivité Chez Les JeunesEnfants DifficilesGuides, ManuelsModification Du ComportementAggressivenessHandbook, Manuals