Persephone

Pomme Clayton

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Persephone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a journey from winter to spring

by Pomme Clayton

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

When Persephone is taken to the Underworld, the world above falls into endless winter without her. To bring back the flowers and sunshine, she must find her way home and restore the seasons. This timeless tale of change and hope is brought to life with vivid storytelling and beautiful illustrations.

Themes

MythologyFamilyNatureComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,457 words
10m read-aloud
ISBN
9780802853493
Pages
32
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,457
Read-Aloud
~10 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Persephone (Greek deity)

Subjects

PersephoneGreek Gods and GoddessesGoddesses, Greek, in LiteratureGreek MythologyMothers and DaughtersMythology, ClassicalMythologyGreek