What reading level is DK Life Stories Jesse Owens?

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens by James Buckley is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is DK Life Stories Jesse Owens appropriate for?

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is DK Life Stories Jesse Owens?

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does DK Life Stories Jesse Owens have any content warnings?

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is DK Life Stories Jesse Owens?

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens by James Buckley is 128 pages.

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens

James Buckley

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Amazing people who have shaped our world

by James Buckley

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The crack of the starting gun echoes through the stadium, mixing with the roar of the crowd and the pounding of Jesse Owens’ feet on the track. From dusty farm fields in Alabama to the dazzling lights of the Berlin Olympics, Jesse runs faster than anyone else—breaking records and barriers alike. His journey is full of challenges and triumphs that will make your heart race.

Themes

SportsBiographyPerseveranceRacial DiscriminationComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This biography explores the life of Jesse Owens, a legendary athlete who overcame racial discrimination to win four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It covers his early life, challenges, and athletic achievements in an age-appropriate manner for children ages 9-12. The book highlights themes of perseverance, sportsmanship, and social history without graphic content.