Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.4
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
8417
Points per Word
0.000119
Page Count
64
Points per Page
0.015625
Series
Achievers
Description
This biography profiles the life and career of NFL star Steve Young. The coauthor is Shmuel Thaler.
Quick Summary
Steve Young's journey from a skinny kid who almost quit football to becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history makes for an underdog story kids can't put down. The book is packed with behind-the-scenes stories about Young's famous scrambles, his rivalry with Joe Montana, and how he overcame injuries to lead the San Francisco 49ers to two Super Bowl wins. If your kid loves sports biographies like "Who Is Muhammad Ali?" or enjoys stories about athletes who beat the odds, they'll devour this book. Perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who enjoy sports, biography, or inspiring true stories.