What reading level is Jesse Owens?

Jesse Owens by Wayne R. Coffey is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Jesse Owens appropriate for?

Jesse Owens is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Social: Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Jesse Owens?

Jesse Owens is fiction — African American track and field athletes.

Does Jesse Owens have any content warnings?

Jesse Owens has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Social: Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Jesse Owens?

Jesse Owens by Wayne R. Coffey is 64 pages.

Jesse Owens

Wayne R. Coffey

Jesse Owens

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Wayne R. Coffey

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jesse Owens wasn’t just fast — he was unstoppable! Despite being very sick as a kid and facing unfair treatment because of the color of his skin, he ran faster than anyone in the world and won four gold medals at the Olympics. His story shows how courage and determination can change history.

Themes

BiographySports Coming of AgeHistorySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This biography tells the inspiring story of Jesse Owens, a track and field star who overcame childhood illness and racial prejudice to become an Olympic champion in 1936. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it highlights themes of perseverance, overcoming adversity, and historical context. Parents should note it touches on racial discrimination in a way appropriate for young children.