Perseus

Name: Perseus
Author: Paul D. Storrie
ISBN: 9780822575283

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 LP · Mild · Physical 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. Its HootRating code, LP, means mild content, mostly physical.

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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

Adventure Fantasy 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.

Why we rated Perseus LP (Mild)

Perseus is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 3,007 words). Reading-wise, most kids in grade 5 and up can manage Perseus on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

Read aloud, Perseus takes about 20 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Perseus as LP (Mild, mostly 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Perseus explores adventure, fantasy world-building, greek & roman myths, and heroism — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, greek & roman myths.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 7 more books in the Graphic Myths and Legends series.

Maybe not for

! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

LP · Mild · Physical

Emotional

Gentle

Physical

Mild ←

Social

Gentle

Thematic

Gentle

Reading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.