Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7
Disney Press 2001
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- gender equity
- perseverance
- respect
- courage
- identity
- sportsmanship
- empathy
About this book
When a magical team jersey tosses Morgan into the world of professional boxing, he finds himself training alongside Laila Ali and seeing firsthand how tough it is to break barriers in a male-dominated sport. Fast-paced action, humor, and inside-the-ring details make this an exciting read for sports fans. Readers who like a touch of magic with their athletics will enjoy how the jersey turns every game into a lesson about courage and respect. Great for middle-grade readers who enjoy quick, high-energy stories with real-life sports stars.
Setting: contemporary middle school life and the professional boxing world
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7 right for my child?
Yes — Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7 is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.5, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include gender equity, perseverance, respect.
How long does it take to read Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7 takes around 2.5h to finish. The book has 22,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7 have an AR quiz?
Yes — Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7 has an AR quiz available, worth 3 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7?
Jersey, The: Fight for Your Right - Book #7 has an AR reading level of 4.5, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.