Jackie Robinson (Black American Series)
Richard Scott
Jackie Robinson (Black American Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Richard Scott
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 bat echoes through the stadium, mixing with the excited cheers of the crowd. Imagine standing on the field, feeling the grass beneath your feet and knowing you’re about to change history forever. This is the story of courage, determination, and breaking barriers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography traces the life of Jackie Robinson, the athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball in 1947. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers an inspiring look at his challenges and achievements in the context of American history. The book highlights themes of sportsmanship, perseverance, and social change without graphic or intense content.
Why we rated Jackie Robinson (Black American Series) 9MS
Jackie Robinson (Black American Series) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 180 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jackie Robinson (Black American Series) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Jackie Robinson (Black American Series) as 9MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Jackie Robinson (Black American Series) explores sports & outdoor recreation, biography/autobiography, united states, coming of age, and social justice — 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 sports & outdoor recreation, biography/autobiography, united states.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780870675553
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- Holloway House Publishing
- Published
- February 1, 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction