The Bully (Cascades)
Jan Needle
The Bully (Cascades)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jan Needle
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if the person everyone fears at school suddenly finds themselves in trouble? Imagine being the bully one day and the target the next. How would you handle the switch—and what secrets would come to light?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This novel explores the complex dynamics of bullying by telling the story of a bully who becomes a victim. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, it offers valuable insights into empathy, personal awareness, and social relationships. The content thoughtfully addresses themes relevant to adolescents without graphic depictions, making it appropriate for young teens navigating social challenges.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780003303193
- Pages
- 136
- Publisher
- HarperCollins UK
- Published
- April 15, 1997
- Type
- Fiction