DeSean Jackson
Seth H. Pulditor
DeSean Jackson
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Seth H. Pulditor
Cross-Currents Biography; Superstars of Pro Football
The text is written at a 7th 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
Discover the exciting journey of DeSean Jackson, a talented football player who rose from humble beginnings to become a star on the Philadelphia Eagles. Follow his determination, challenges, and achievements as he chases his dreams on and off the field. An inspiring story about hard work and sportsmanship for young readers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7-8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated DeSean Jackson 12C
DeSean Jackson is written at a Level 7-8 reading level (approximately 12,250 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, DeSean Jackson works for readers up to grade 9.2.
Read aloud, DeSean Jackson runs about 1.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate DeSean Jackson as 12C ("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, DeSean Jackson explores biography, sports, coming of age, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, sports, coming of age.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781422216637
- Publisher
- Mason Crest Publishers
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 12,250
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 22m