David Robinson
Tom Owens
David Robinson
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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by Tom Owens
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
David Robinson isn’t just any basketball player—he’s the first Naval Academy graduate to shine in the NBA! His incredible journey from a military academy to basketball stardom shows that with hard work and courage, you can break all the rules. Discover why his story still inspires players and fans everywhere.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to David Robinson, the first graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy to play professional basketball in the NBA. Appropriate for ages 5-8, the book highlights themes of perseverance, discipline, and achievement without intense or sensitive content. It offers an inspiring look at sportsmanship and dedication suitable for young readers.
Why we rated David Robinson 7C
David Robinson is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, David Robinson works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate David Robinson as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, David Robinson explores biography, sports, coming of age, perseverance, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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 biography, sports, coming of age.
- ✓ 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
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780823950911
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction