Sports great Jim Abbott
by Jeff Savage
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
- overcoming disability
- sportsmanship
- hard work and dedication
- role models
- self-confidence
- teamwork
About this book
This biography tells the inspiring story of Jim Abbott, the Major League Baseball pitcher who was born without a right hand and still rose to the top of his sport. Readers learn about his childhood, college career, Olympic gold, and early years in the big leagues. Clear writing and action-filled sports moments make it a great pick for middle-grade readers who love baseball and real-life success stories. It’s an encouraging look at perseverance and believing in yourself.
Setting: professional baseball in the United States, late 1980s–early 1990s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sports great Jim Abbott right for my child?
Yes — Sports great Jim Abbott is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.3, 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, overcoming disability, sportsmanship.
How long does it take to read Sports great Jim Abbott?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Sports great Jim Abbott takes around 57m to finish. The book has 10,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Sports great Jim Abbott have an AR quiz?
Yes — Sports great Jim Abbott 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 Jim Abbott?
Sports great Jim Abbott has an AR reading level of 6.3, 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.