Donovan McNabb
Tom Robinson
Donovan McNabb
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Leader on and Off the Field
by Tom Robinson
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
Donovan McNabb isn’t just a football star—he’s a hero on and off the field. From leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory to helping his community, his story shows how sports can change lives. Discover how passion and kindness go hand in hand in this unforgettable journey.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography offers an engaging look at Donovan McNabb’s athletic achievements alongside his charitable contributions, highlighting values of perseverance and community involvement. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it balances sports excitement with positive role modeling. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers without any intense or sensitive material.
Why we rated Donovan McNabb 9C
Donovan McNabb is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Donovan McNabb works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Donovan McNabb 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, Donovan McNabb explores juvenile sports, biography & autobiography - sports & recreation, friendship, family, and adventure — 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 sports, biography & autobiography - sports & recreation, friendship.
- ✓ 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.
- ! 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780766028647
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishers, Inc.
- Published
- August 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction