Michael Jordan (Jam Session)
Terri Dougherty
Michael Jordan (Jam Session)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Terri Dougherty
The text is written at a 2nd 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
The swish of the basketball echoes through the crowded arena, the smell of fresh sneakers and the roar of fans filling the air. Imagine running faster, jumping higher, and shooting like Michael Jordan, the legendary Chicago Bulls star who dominated the court with skill and heart. His story shows how hard work and passion can turn dreams into unforgettable moments.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces young readers to Michael Jordan, an iconic basketball player known for his incredible scoring and defensive skills. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers an accessible look at his achievements and dedication, inspiring children with themes of perseverance and athletic excellence. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for early readers interested in sports and biographies.
Why we rated Michael Jordan (Jam Session) 7C
Michael Jordan (Jam Session) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Michael Jordan (Jam Session) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Michael Jordan (Jam Session) as 7C ("Clear") 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 (Jam Session) explores biography, sports & recreation, basketball, perseverance, and achievement — 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 biography, sports & recreation, basketball.
- ✓ 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
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781577653400
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Abdo Group
- Published
- January 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction