The Get Along Gang and the Big Bully
Margo Lundell
The Get Along Gang and the Big Bully
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margo Lundell
Illustrated by Darrell Baker
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
Have you ever wondered what happens when a bully meets friends who just won't give up? Rocco Rabbit faces Catchum Crocodile, the biggest bully around, and learns something surprising about kindness. But will Rocco be able to change before things get out of hand?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story explores themes of bullying and friendship through the experiences of Rocco Rabbit and Catchum Crocodile. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it gently introduces young children to social challenges and the importance of kindness. The content is appropriate for early readers with simple language and positive messages.
Why we rated The Get Along Gang and the Big Bully 7LS
The Get Along Gang and the Big Bully is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Get Along Gang and the Big Bully works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Get Along Gang and the Big Bully as 7LS ("Light — Social") 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 Get Along Gang and the Big Bully weaves together friendship and social justice.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9780590401975
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- May 1984
- Type
- Fiction