What reading level is Wilma Rudolph?

Wilma Rudolph by Alice K. Flanagan is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wilma Rudolph appropriate for?

Wilma Rudolph is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Wilma Rudolph?

Wilma Rudolph is fiction — African Americans.

Does Wilma Rudolph have any content warnings?

Wilma Rudolph has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Wilma Rudolph?

Wilma Rudolph by Alice K. Flanagan is 129 pages.

Wilma Rudolph

Alice K. Flanagan

Wilma Rudolph

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alice K. Flanagan

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The roar of the crowd fills the summer air as Wilma takes her place on the track, heart pounding like a drum. She feels the warm sun on her skin and the rough texture of the starting blocks beneath her hands. Every step she takes tells a story of courage and determination that changed the world.

Themes

BiographySports Coming of AgePerseveranceHistorical Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography explores the inspiring life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. The book highlights her journey overcoming childhood illness and racial barriers, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12. It provides a motivational look at perseverance and achievement in sports history.