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No More Bullies Books in Order

No More Bullies is a 2-book series by Amanda Doering for ages 5–8, at a grade 3 reading level, with mild content (HootRated intensity 2/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grade 3
Average grade level 3
Recommended ages
Ages 5–8
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Mild
HootRated 2/5

No More Bullies Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most No More Bullies books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Insults Aren't Funny
2015
Level 3 5-8 Mild
2 Sometimes Jokes Aren't Funny
2015
Level 3 5-8 Mild

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. No More Bullies (2 books by Amanda Doering) lands at a grade 3 reading level, with average content intensity 2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

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Questions about the No More Bullies series

What reading level is the No More Bullies series?
No More Bullies books are at a grade 3 reading level (average grade level 3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the No More Bullies books?
Series numbers aren't available for most No More Bullies books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Insults Aren't Funny (2015); Sometimes Jokes Aren't Funny (2015).
What age is the No More Bullies series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends No More Bullies for ages 5–8. Content is mild (HootRated intensity 2/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.