The Luck of Troy

Roger Green

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The Luck of Troy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roger Green

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Nicostratus grips his sword tightly as the walls of Troy shake around him. The battle rages on, and every moment could change the fate of the city. Suddenly, a secret plan unfolds—will it be the key to victory or disaster?

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows 12-year-old Nicostratus, who was taken from Greece to Troy as a child. The story explores Greek mythology through Nicostratus's eyes as he aids Odysseus in the Trojan War. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, it contains themes of war and adventure but is appropriate for middle school readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9780140351033
Pages
176
Publisher
Puffin Books
Published
February 1, 1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Myth & Legend Told As FictionLegends, Myths, & FablesYoung AdultChildren's Stories, EnglishGreek MythologyAdolescenceGreece

People

Nicostratus

Places

Troy (Extinct city)Turkey