Cover of Sports great Magic Johnson

Sports great Magic Johnson

by James Haskins

Sports Great

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Follow the inspiring journey of Magic Johnson, from his early days dreaming of basketball greatness to his legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Discover how he faced life's toughest challenges, including his HIV diagnosis, and became a powerful advocate for awareness and hope. This story celebrates courage, resilience, and the impact one person can make both on and off the court.

Representation & Themes

BiographySportsComing of AgeSocial Justice

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780894903489
Pages
80
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
1992
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
14,747

Subjects

Johnson, Earvin, 1959- -- Juvenile literatureJohnson, Earvin, 1959-Basketball players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureHIV-positive persons -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureBasketball playersAfrican Americans -- BiographyAfrican AmericansBiographyHIV-positive personsJuvenile literatureLos Angeles Lakers (Basketball team)

People

Earvin Johnson (1959-)

Places

United States