Perseus

Paul D. Storrie

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Perseus

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Hunt for Medusa's Head : a Greek Myth

by Paul D. Storrie

Illustrated by Thomas Yeates

Graphic Myths and Legends

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Discover the thrilling adventure of Perseus, a brave young hero who faces the terrifying Medusa to protect his mother and prove his courage. Filled with bold illustrations, this tale brings ancient Greek myths to life with action and excitement perfect for young readers. Journey through a world of monsters, magic, and heroism in this captivating graphic novel.

Themes

AdventureFantasy World-BuildingGreek & Roman MythsHeroism

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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 Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

48 pages
3,007 words
20m read-aloud
ISBN
9780822575283
Pages
48
Publisher
Graphic Universe
Published
December 15, 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,007
Lexile
680L
Read-Aloud
~20 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Legends, Myths, & FablesGreek & RomanGraphic Novels