Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
5.9
Points
14.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
87684
Points per Word
0.00016
Page Count
233
Points per Page
0.060086
Description
Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues, the shortest player in the history of the NBA, discusses his life and career. The coauthor is David Levine.
Quick Summary
Even at 5'3", Muggsy Bogues soared over defenders and rewrote the rulebook on what a basketball giant can be. Kids will devour his jaw-dropping tales of out-muscling towering opponents, his street-ball pranks, and the unstoppable spirit that turned a kid from Charlotte into an NBA legend. If your kid likes the humor and heart of Diary of a Wimpy Kid mixed with the underdog fire of Wonder, they'll love this memoir. Perfect for ages 13-16 or grades 9-12, especially readers who enjoy sports autobiographies and stories about beating the odds.