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Lance Armstrong

Author: Garcia, Kimberly

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.9
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4125
Points per Word 0.000242

Description

This book is a biography of the cyclist whose racing career was interrupted by a battle with cancer before he was back on track with a Tour de France win.

Quick Summary

Lance Armstrong: The book chronicles cyclist Lance Armstrong, whose professional racing career was dramatically interrupted by a battle with cancer before he made a remarkable comeback to win the Tour de France. It explores themes of physical recovery, mental resilience, and the determination required to return to elite sports after serious illness. If your kid enjoys sports biographies and stories about athletes overcoming major obstacles, they'll connect with this biographical account of Armstrong's inspiring return to cycling. This book is ideal for middle school students in grades 4-8 reading at a 6th-grade level who are interested in real athletes and stories about overcoming adversity.