Rebecca Lobo (Sports Great Books)
Jeff Savage
Rebecca Lobo (Sports Great Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jeff Savage
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 inspiring journey of Rebecca Lobo, a trailblazing basketball star who helped shape the WNBA and earned a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Follow her rise from a young athlete to a celebrated sports icon, breaking barriers and making history on the court. Perfect for fans of basketball and true stories about determination and success.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0766014665
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishers
- Published
- August 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 10,922
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 13m
- Text Density
- Standard