LeBron James

Heather E. Schwartz

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LeBron James

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Heather E. Schwartz

Gateway Biographies

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the incredible journey of LeBron James, who rose from a high school standout to one of basketball's biggest legends. Explore his achievements on the court and his passionate efforts to make a difference in communities beyond the game. This inspiring story highlights both his sportsmanship and commitment to social change.

Themes

SportsBiographySocial JusticeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

52 pages
5,626 words
38m read-aloud
ISBN
9781728441856
Pages
52
Published
2022
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,626
Read-Aloud
~38 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Recreation