What reading level is Arthur Ashe?

Arthur Ashe by Ted Weissberg is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Arthur Ashe appropriate for?

Arthur Ashe is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5).

Does Arthur Ashe have any content warnings?

Arthur Ashe has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Arthur Ashe

Ted Weissberg

Arthur Ashe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Tennis Great

by Ted Weissberg

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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 does it take to become a champion in a game where no one looks like you? Imagine stepping onto the tennis court, where every swing of the racket breaks barriers and changes history. Arthur Ashe did just that, but what challenges did he face on his path to the top?

Themes

Sports & RecreationTennisBiographyComing of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography introduces readers to Arthur Ashe, the trailblazing African American tennis player who became the first and only Black man to reach the number one ranking in men's tennis. It highlights his sports achievements and the social challenges he overcame, suitable for ages 9-12. The book offers an inspiring look at perseverance and breaking racial barriers without intense content.