Tales Of Troy
Andrew Lang
Tales Of Troy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Ulysses, The Sacker Of Cities (Ulysses, the Sacker of Cities)
by Andrew Lang
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Ulysses wasn’t just any boy—he was named ‘A Man of Wrath’ for his cleverness and bravery! From a tiny island that looks like a giant shield, he learned to hunt, sail, and outsmart giants and man-eaters. But his greatest adventures are still waiting, and they all start with a spark of cunning and courage.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This retelling of Greek myths introduces young readers to Ulysses, a clever and brave hero from the island of Ithaca. The book explores themes of wit, bravery, and adventure through accessible language suitable for middle-grade to young adult readers. Parents should note the story includes mythological elements and mild peril, appropriate for ages 9 and up.
Why we rated Tales Of Troy 8LP
Tales Of Troy is written at a Level 3 reading level across 68 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tales Of Troy works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Tales Of Troy as 8LP ("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.
Thematically, Tales Of Troy explores myth & legend, adventure, coming of age, cunning & bravery, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about myth & legend, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781419150722
- Pages
- 68
- Publisher
- Library of Alexandria
- Published
- June 17, 2004
- Type
- Fiction