David Robinson (Today's Heroes)
Gregg Lewis
David Robinson (Today's Heroes)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gregg Lewis
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what makes a true hero beyond fame and trophies? Imagine being David Robinson, a basketball superstar with everything people dream of—yet feeling like something important is missing. What secret could change everything for this MVP champion?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade biography explores the life of David Robinson, a celebrated NBA player known for his talent and character. It delves into his Christian faith and how it shaped his values and decisions, making it suitable for readers interested in sports and inspirational stories. The book is appropriate for ages 9-12 and contains no content concerns.
Why we rated David Robinson (Today's Heroes) 9C
David Robinson (Today's Heroes) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, David Robinson (Today's Heroes) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate David Robinson (Today's Heroes) as 9C ("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 (Today's Heroes) explores juvenile nonfiction, religion - christianity, family, sports, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about juvenile nonfiction, religion - christianity, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- ISBN
- 9780613716697
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- January 2002
- Type
- Fiction