Supermex
Jackson, Robert B.
Supermex
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Lee Trevino Story
by Jackson, Robert B.
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Lee Trevino swings his club with all his might on the green, the crowd holding its breath. The ball soars through the air—will it land just right? Something unexpected is about to happen next!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces young readers to Lee Trevino, a famous Mexican-American golfer, focusing on his professional achievements and career highlights. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it provides an inspiring look at perseverance and sportsmanship without any content concerns.
Why we rated Supermex 8C
Supermex is written at a Level 3 reading level across 72 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Supermex works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Supermex as 8C ("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, Supermex explores biography, sports, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, sports, multicultural.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — 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
- 0809820935
- Pages
- 72
- Publisher
- Henry Z. Walck, Incorporated
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Nonfiction