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Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies Books in Order

Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies is a 2-book series by Eleanora E. Tate for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–6 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).

Books
2
In series order
Reading level
Grades 4–6
Average grade level 5.1
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle to mild
HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.5

Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies Reading Order

All 2 Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies books, numbered in series order; books without a confirmed series number follow, by publication date.

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Retold Classic Myths (Retold Tales Series) Volume 1 (Retold Tales Series, Volume 1)
1990 · Plc
Level 5-6 9-12 Mild
Also in the series (no confirmed series number)
— African Myths (Retold Myths & Folktales)
1993
Level 4-5 9-12 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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. Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies (2 books by Eleanora E. Tate) lands at a grades 4–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

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 Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies Books

Retold Classic Myths (Retold Tales Series) Volume 1 (Retold Tales Series, Volume 1)

Plc

Cover of Retold Classic Myths (Retold Tales Series) Volume 1 (Retold Tales Series, Volume 1)

Retold Classic Myths (Retold Tales Series) Volume 1 (Retold Tales Series, Volume 1)

Plc

Level 5-6

African Myths (Retold Myths & Folktales)

Eleanora E. Tate

Cover of African Myths (Retold Myths & Folktales)

African Myths (Retold Myths & Folktales)

Eleanora E. Tate

Level 4-5

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies series

What reading level is the Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies series?
Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies books are at a grades 4–6 reading level (average grade level 5.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies books?
Read the Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies books in series order: Book 1: Retold Classic Myths (Retold Tales Series) Volume 1 (Retold Tales Series, Volume 1); African Myths (Retold Myths & Folktales) (1993). 1 more book has no confirmed series number and is listed after the numbered books by publication date.
What age is the Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.