Roger Staubach, a special kind of quarterback
George Sullivan
Roger Staubach, a special kind of quarterback
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Special Kind of Quarterback
by George Sullivan
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
What does it take to become a football legend? Imagine stepping onto the field with the weight of a whole team on your shoulders, facing tough opponents and thrilling crowds. Can Roger Staubach rise to the challenge and show what makes him a special kind of quarterback?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This inspiring biography introduces readers to Roger Staubach's journey from a young athlete to a celebrated football quarterback. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book highlights themes of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication without any intense content, making it an excellent choice for middle-grade readers interested in sports history.
Why we rated Roger Staubach, a special kind of quarterback 9C
Roger Staubach, a special kind of quarterback is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 158 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Roger Staubach, a special kind of quarterback works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Roger Staubach, a special kind of quarterback 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, Roger Staubach, a special kind of quarterback explores sports, biography, coming of age, and perseverance — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, 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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399204190
- Pages
- 158
- Publisher
- Putnam Publishing Group
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Nonfiction