Atalanta

Priscilla Galloway

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Atalanta

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Fastest Runner in the World

by Priscilla Galloway

Illustrated by Normand Cousineau

Reading Level 3 8LP Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Atalanta races through the forest, her feet pounding the earth like thunder. Golden apples fly past her in a blur, slowing her just enough. Can she outrun the trickery waiting around the next bend?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This retelling of the Greek myth of Atalanta follows a brave young woman who uses her incredible speed to face challenges and outwit her pursuers. Suitable for teens, the story explores themes of determination, cleverness, and the consequences of competition, with mild mythical peril but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
ISBN
9781550374636
Pages
80
Publisher
Annick Press
Published
June 1, 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Atalanta (Greek mythology)

Subjects

Myth & Legend Told As FictionMythology, GreekLegends, Myths, FablesGreek & RomanLegends, Myths, & FablesAtalantaAtalanteRomans Pour La Jeunesse