What reading level is Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes)?

Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) by Jill C. Wheeler is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) appropriate for?

Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes)?

Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Awesome Athletes; Checkerboard Library series.

Does Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) have any content warnings?

Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes)?

Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) by Jill C. Wheeler is 32 pages (approximately 2,312 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes)

Jill C. Wheeler

Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jill C. Wheeler

Awesome Athletes; Checkerboard Library

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the journey of Michael Vick, from his early days with family and school to becoming a star on the football field. Explore how determination and talent helped him reach the top of his game. Perfect for young sports fans eager to learn about a famous athlete's life.

Themes

Sports & RecreationBiographyComing of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) 9C

Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 2,312 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) works for readers up to grade 6.7.

Read aloud, Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) takes about 15 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Michael Vick (Awesome Athletes) as 9C ("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 Vick (Awesome Athletes) explores sports & recreation, biography, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, biography, coming of age.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.