James Harden: Basketball Sharpshooter cover

James Harden: Basketball Sharpshooter

Author: Chandler, Matt

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2120
Points per Word 0.000236
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This biography profiles the life and career of professional basketball player James Harden. The book follows Harden from his college days at Arizona State through his time as a top draft pick in 2012 to becoming one of the NBA's best players with the Houston Rockets. It details how Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skills and used determination and hard work to reach the top of his profession.

Quick Summary

James Harden bursts onto the page with his legendary beard and unstoppable scoring moves, showing kids how a kid from LA became one of basketball's most electrifying players. Readers will love diving into behind-the-scenes stories of his step-back three-pointers, his early struggles, and the personality that made him a fan favorite across multiple teams. If your kid loves sports biographies or reads books about other NBA stars, they'll be glued to this fast-paced look at Harden's rise. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-8 who devour sports stories and want to learn about one of the game's most unique superstars.