Jackie Robinson (Black Americans of Achievement (Econo-Clad))
Richard Scott
Jackie Robinson (Black Americans of Achievement (Econo-Clad))
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
Jackie Robinson didn’t just play baseball—he changed the game forever. As the first Black player in Major League Baseball, he faced tough challenges but showed incredible courage and skill. His story proves that one person’s bravery can break down walls and inspire a nation.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography explores the life of Jackie Robinson, the groundbreaking athlete who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides an accessible look at his challenges and triumphs, highlighting themes of perseverance and social change. Parents should know it addresses racial discrimination and historical context in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Jackie Robinson (Black Americans of Achievement (Econo-Clad)) 9LS
Jackie Robinson (Black Americans of Achievement (Econo-Clad)) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 110 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jackie Robinson (Black Americans of Achievement (Econo-Clad)) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Jackie Robinson (Black Americans of Achievement (Econo-Clad)) as 9LS ("Light — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Racial Discrimination.
Thematically, Jackie Robinson (Black Americans of Achievement (Econo-Clad)) explores biography, sports & recreation, social justice, coming of age, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.
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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, sports & recreation, social justice.
- ✓ 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
9LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780833526939
- Pages
- 110
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction