Graphic Myths and Legends Books in Order
Graphic Myths and Legends is an 8-book series by Paul D. Storrie for ages 9+, at a grades 2–4 reading level, with gentle to very intense content (HootRated intensity 1–5 out of 5).
- Books
- 8
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to very intense
- HootRated 1–5 out of 5 · avg 2.8
Graphic Myths and Legends Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Graphic Myths and Legends books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hercules the Twelve Labors 2006 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 2 | Yu the Great Conquering the Flood ; a Chinese Legend 2006 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Amaterasu Return of the Sun 2007 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Beowulf Monster Slayer : a British Legend 2007 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 5 | Perseus The Hunt for Medusa's Head : a Greek Myth 2007 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | Robin Hood Outlaw of Sherwood Forest, An English Legend (Graphic Universe) 2007 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 7 | The Hero Twins Against the Lords of Death (Graphic Universe) 2007 · Dan Jolley | Level 2-3 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 8 | William Tell One Against an Empire : a Swiss Legend 2009 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Very Intense |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Very Intense across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Graphic Myths and Legends (8 books by Paul D. Storrie) lands at a grades 2–4 reading level, with average content intensity 2.8/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Graphic Myths and Legends Books
Hercules
Paul D. Storrie
Hercules
Paul D. Storrie
Yu the Great
Paul D. Storrie
Yu the Great
Paul D. Storrie
Amaterasu
Paul D. Storrie
Amaterasu
Paul D. Storrie
Beowulf
Paul D. Storrie
Beowulf
Paul D. Storrie
Perseus
Paul D. Storrie
Perseus
Paul D. Storrie
Robin Hood
Paul D. Storrie
Robin Hood
Paul D. Storrie
The Hero Twins
Dan Jolley
The Hero Twins
Dan Jolley
William Tell
Paul D. Storrie
William Tell
Paul D. Storrie
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Questions about the Graphic Myths and Legends series
- What reading level is the Graphic Myths and Legends series?
- Graphic Myths and Legends books are at a grades 2–4 reading level (average grade level 3.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 8 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Graphic Myths and Legends books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Graphic Myths and Legends books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Hercules (2006); Yu the Great (2006); Amaterasu (2007); Beowulf (2007); Perseus (2007); and 3 more.
- What age is the Graphic Myths and Legends series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Graphic Myths and Legends for ages 9+. Content is gentle to very intense (HootRated intensity 1–5 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.