Voyage of Odysseus (Item No. Cd043)
I. M. Richardson
Voyage of Odysseus (Item No. Cd043)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by I. M. Richardson
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What would you do if you were stuck on a mysterious island, far from home? Odysseus is trapped by the sea goddess Calypso, while his son Telemachos sets out on a brave journey to find him. Meanwhile, at home, Penelope faces a tricky problem with many suitors—will Odysseus return in time?
Quick Assessment
This retelling of the classic Odyssey story is suitable for early readers aged 5-8, with a reading level around Grade 2. It introduces young children to themes of adventure, family loyalty, and perseverance in an age-appropriate way. There is mild tension involving Odysseus’s captivity and Penelope’s challenges, but no graphic content.
Why we rated Voyage of Odysseus (Item No. Cd043) 7LP
Voyage of Odysseus (Item No. Cd043) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 31 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Voyage of Odysseus (Item No. Cd043) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Voyage of Odysseus (Item No. Cd043) as 7LP ("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, Voyage of Odysseus (Item No. Cd043) explores adventure, family, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789991105819
- Pages
- 31
- Publisher
- Troll Communications Llc
- Published
- December 1990
- Type
- Fiction