Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle
Christopher Ford
Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Epic Doodle
by Christopher Ford
The text is written at a 6th 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
Zozimos sprints through tangled forests, chased by a giant stone golem crashing behind him! He barely dodges its heavy fists, but the real danger is yet to come. Will he ever escape the witch’s curse and find his way back home?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Zozimos, a reluctant hero banished from his kingdom, as he embarks on a series of comedic adventures inspired by Greek mythology. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines humor with action and mythical elements, offering an entertaining and approachable introduction to classic myths. Parents should note the light fantasy violence and some mild peril typical of adventure stories.
Why we rated Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle 11LP
Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle is written at a Level 6 reading level across 210 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle as 11LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle explores adventure, fantasy world-building, humor, mythology, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399254260
- Pages
- 210
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- August 4, 2011
- Type
- Fiction