What reading level is Jackie Robinson?

Jackie Robinson by Grace Hansen is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Jackie Robinson appropriate for?

Jackie Robinson is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LS (Light — Social).

What genre is Jackie Robinson?

Jackie Robinson is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Jackie Robinson have any content warnings?

Jackie Robinson has a HootRating of 7LS (Light — Social). 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 Jackie Robinson?

Jackie Robinson by Grace Hansen is 24 pages.

Jackie Robinson

Grace Hansen

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 Justice Historical

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.