Breanna Stewart cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1820
Points per Word 0.000275
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart.

Quick Summary

If your kid loves basketball or is even just starting to get into the WNBA, this quick read about Breanna Stewart is a solid choice. Stewart isn't just a powerhouse on the court she's had a really interesting journey from her early days playing in college at UConn to becoming a multiple-time champion and MVP, and the book does a nice job showing how she got there without feeling like a textbook. At under 2,000 words, it's short enough that even reluctant readers can power through it in one sitting, but it still manages to cover the highlights of her career and what makes her such a respected player. Parents will appreciate that it's straightforward and positive, focusing on hard work and perseverance rather than anything controversial. Kids who are into sports biographies or looking for someone to look up to will get the most out of this one. If they enjoy this, they'd probably also like similar biographies about other WNBA stars or basketball players who've made their mark in recent years.