What reading level is Perseus?

Perseus by Paul D. Storrie is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 680L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Perseus appropriate for?

Perseus is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Perseus?

Perseus is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Graphic Myths and Legends series.

Does Perseus have any content warnings?

Perseus has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Perseus?

Perseus by Paul D. Storrie is 48 pages (approximately 3,007 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Perseus

Paul D. Storrie

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 9LP 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

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 9LP

Perseus is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 680L across 48 pages (approximately 3,007 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Perseus works for readers up to grade 6.1.

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

We rate Perseus as 9LP ("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.

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.