Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.7
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
3611
Points per Word
0.000277
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
Journey to Freedom (Revised)
Description
This biography profiles the life of Jackie Robinson, discussing his childhood and family, his athletic success in college, the racism he encountered most of his life, and his baseball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Quick Summary
This biography follows Jackie Robinson as he steps onto the field and changes baseball history forever. Young readers will be drawn into his journey of facing cruel treatment while showing incredible strength and skill that made him a legend. If your kid loves true stories about people who beat the odds and stood up to injustice, they'll devour this the way they read "Who Was Jackie Robinson?" This is a perfect fit for kids in grades 4 through 8 who want a short but powerful story about a real-life hero.