Sports great Mario Lemieux
Ron Knapp
Sports great Mario Lemieux
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ron Knapp
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 Mario Lemieux, a hockey legend who rose from a young dreamer to a celebrated superstar with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Follow his incredible achievements on the ice and the passion that made him one of Canada’s greatest athletes. Perfect for fans of sports and 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
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0894905961
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishers
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 8,967
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 0m
- Text Density
- Light Text