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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1949 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Lou Gehrig
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series
Discover the childhood of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.
3.9 Goodreads · 98 ratings
192 pages· 23,595 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 540L
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Bookroo's summary
Step into the early years of Lou Gehrig, a future baseball legend. This engaging tale reveals how a young boy's dreams and determination shaped his path to greatness. What challenges did he face, and how did they mold him into the icon he became? Perfect for young readers eager to explore the inspiring journey of a sports hero.
From the publisher
In this edition of one of the most popular series for children, young readers will learn about famous baseball player Lou Gehrig’s childhood. One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies–easily read by children aged eight and up–today’s youngster is swept into history.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 23,595
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 810
Publication
- Published
- October 31, 1986
- First published
- January 1, 1949
- Publisher
- Aladdin Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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