Jackie Robinson

Grace Hansen

Cover of Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Baseball Legend

by Grace Hansen

Reading Level 2 7LS Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The crack of the bat echoes through the stadium, mingling with cheers and the crisp scent of fresh-cut grass. Imagine stepping onto the field where history was made, feeling the weight of every eye watching. Jackie Robinson didn’t just play baseball—he changed the game forever, and his story still inspires today.

Themes

BiographyBaseballSocial JusticeHistorical

Quick Assessment

This beginner-level biography introduces young readers to Jackie Robinson, the trailblazing baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Suitable for ages 5-8, it features full-bleed historical photographs, a timeline, glossary, and index to support early literacy and historical understanding. The book handles themes of racial integration and perseverance in an age-appropriate manner without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LS — Light — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
ISBN
9781496612243
Pages
24
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972RobinsonJackie1919-1972Baseball, BiographyBaseball Players