Michael Jordan
Thomas R. Raber
Michael Jordan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Returning Champion
by Thomas R. Raber
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What makes a basketball legend unstoppable? Imagine soaring through the air, scoring points that leave the crowd gasping. But what happens when the game changes and new challenges arise?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography explores the remarkable career of Michael Jordan, focusing on his achievements with the Chicago Bulls, his brief switch to minor league baseball, and his return to basketball with the Washington Wizards. Suitable for middle to high school readers, it provides an inspiring look at determination and resilience without intense or inappropriate content.
Why we rated Michael Jordan 8LP
Michael Jordan is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Michael Jordan works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Michael Jordan as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Michael Jordan explores sports & recreation, biography & autobiography, coming of age, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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 & recreation, biography & autobiography, coming of age.
- ✓ 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
8LP — Light — PhysicalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780822504733
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- First Avenue Editions
- Published
- March 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction