Cover of Sports great Jim Abbott

Sports great Jim Abbott

by Jeff Savage

Sports Great

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th 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 how Jim Abbott rose to fame as a talented pitcher despite being born with only one hand. This inspiring tale shows how determination and hard work can help anyone achieve their dreams on and off the baseball field. Perfect for young readers who enjoy sports and true stories of overcoming challenges.

Representation & Themes

Disability RepresentationSportsBiographyInspirationFamily

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0894903950
Pages
64
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
1993
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
9,265

Subjects

Abbott, Jim, 1967- -- Juvenile literature.Abbott, Jim, 1967-Baseball players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Baseball players with disabilities -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Baseball players.People with disabilities.Juvenile literatureBaseball playersBiographyPeople with disabilitiesBaseball players with disabilities

People

Jim Abbott (1967-)

Places

United States