Labors of Hercules Beal
by Gary D. Schmidt
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hercules Beal, a seventh grader, takes on a unique challenge: completing twelve real-life tasks inspired by the legendary Labors of Hercules. As he navigates these challenges, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, community, and self-discovery. This adventure blends ancient myth with everyday life, making for a heartfelt and inspiring journey.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipComing of AgeFamilyAdventureHumor
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Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780358659631
- Pages
- 352
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 76,411
Genres
Juvenile Fiction