This biography would best fit middle schools, although I will place it in my elementary library.  This isn’t a typical hero worship type of biography.  Michael Phelps is looked at objectively, regarding both his big Olympic wins and his trouble with alcohol and marijuana through some poor choices.  Students will learn the consequences and also how this athlete apologized and picked himself up to continue with his swimming and other work.  It also speaks of his ADHD diagnosis and his parents divorce, which weren’t through bad choices, but big issues for him to deal with while he excelled in his sport. Overall, a strong book and is recommended as an addition to your sports section or biography.