Food of the Gods
H. G. Wells
Food of the Gods
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by H. G. Wells
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
This story shows what happens when a scientist creates food that makes animals grow huge—really huge! But giant animals aren’t just fun, they can cause big problems for everyone. What will happen when these enormous creatures start roaming free?
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic tale follows a scientist who invents a substance that makes animals grow rapidly. Intended for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces themes of scientific discovery and unintended consequences in an accessible way. Parents should know the story includes mild fantasy peril as giant animals disrupt their environment.
Why we rated Food of the Gods 8LP
Food of the Gods is written at a Level 3 reading level across 52 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Food of the Gods works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Food of the Gods as 8LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Food of the Gods explores adventure, science & nature, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781911238126
- Pages
- 52
- Publisher
- Classics Illustrated
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction