Jackie Robinson

April Jones Prince

Cover of Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

He Led the Way

by April Jones Prince

Illustrated by Robert Casilla

All Aboard Reading: Station Stop 2

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Discover how Jackie Robinson grew up to become a trailblazing baseball star who broke barriers and changed the game forever. Follow his journey from childhood to making history both on and off the field. Celebrate his courage and the important role he played in advancing civil rights.

Themes

Biography & AutobiographySportsHistorySocial JusticeMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
984 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
9780448447216
Pages
48
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers
Published
December 27, 2007
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
984
Read-Aloud
~7 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Biography & AutobiographySports & RecreationBaseballBeginnerAfrican American Baseball PlayersBaseball PlayersUnited StatesRobinson, Jackie,Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972RobinsonJackie1919-1972Baseball, BiographyAfrican Americans, BiographyAfrican Americans

People

Jackie Robinson (1919-1972)

Places

United States