Sports great Bobby Bonilla
by Ron Knapp
Enslow Publishers 1993
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- perseverance
- teamwork
- overcoming adversity
- role models
- goal setting
- sportsmanship
- dedication
- cultural pride
About this book
This concise biography traces Bobby Bonilla’s path from New York City sandlots to Major League stardom. Readers learn how hard work, resilience, and teamwork helped the switch-hitting All-Star make his mark in professional baseball. Clear chapters, photos, and stats make it accessible for middle-grade readers and sports fans. It’s a motivating look at an athlete’s rise, on and off the field, without heavy technical detail.
Setting: Major League Baseball; Bronx, Pittsburgh, and New York; late 1980s–early 1990s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sports great Bobby Bonilla right for my child?
Yes — Sports great Bobby Bonilla is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.4, which is typical for 6th 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 perseverance, teamwork, overcoming adversity.
How long does it take to read Sports great Bobby Bonilla?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Sports great Bobby Bonilla takes around 1.1h to finish. The book has 11,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Sports great Bobby Bonilla have an AR quiz?
Yes — Sports great Bobby Bonilla has an AR quiz available, worth 2 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 Sports great Bobby Bonilla?
Sports great Bobby Bonilla has an AR reading level of 6.4, which places it at a 6th 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.