What reading level is The Legend of Gilgamesh?

The Legend of Gilgamesh by Geraldine McCaughrean is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Legend of Gilgamesh appropriate for?

The Legend of Gilgamesh is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Legend of Gilgamesh?

The Legend of Gilgamesh is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The Legend of Gilgamesh have any content warnings?

The Legend of Gilgamesh has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Legend of Gilgamesh?

The Legend of Gilgamesh by Geraldine McCaughrean is 128 pages.

The Legend of Gilgamesh

Geraldine McCaughrean

The Legend of Gilgamesh

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Geraldine McCaughrean

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

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

What if the oldest story ever told could come to life with mighty heroes and terrifying monsters? Imagine a powerful king, Gilgamesh, who meets a wild man named Enkidu, and together they face incredible dangers. Will their friendship be strong enough to survive the challenges ahead?

Themes

Friendship AdventureMythologyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book is a retelling of the ancient Mesopotamian epic about King Gilgamesh and his companion Enkidu, focusing on themes of friendship and bravery. Suitable for middle grade readers, it presents mythological adventures with mild peril but no graphic content. Parents can expect a classic story adapted to engage young readers with historical and literary significance.