Artemis the Brave Graphic Novel
Joan Holub
Artemis the Brave Graphic Novel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joan Holub
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Artemis is known as the bravest girl at Mount Olympus Academy, but what if even the bravest have secret fears? When a mysterious new student from Earth arrives, her courage is put to the ultimate test. Being brave isn’t just about facing monsters—it’s about facing yourself.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, as she navigates friendship, fear, and self-confidence at Mount Olympus Academy. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it explores themes of courage and self-discovery through a fun blend of myths and fantasy. The story contains mild fantasy peril appropriate for children ages 9-12.
Why we rated Artemis the Brave Graphic Novel 9LE
Artemis the Brave Graphic Novel is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 196 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Artemis the Brave Graphic Novel works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Artemis the Brave Graphic Novel as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Artemis the Brave Graphic Novel explores friendship, coming of age, fantasy world-building, mythology, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781534473973
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction