Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters Books in Order
6 books by Jodyanne Benson. Reading level: Grades 4.2–4.6. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
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. Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters (6 books by Jodyanne Benson) lands at reading level Grades 4.2–4.6, with average content intensity 1.2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazons Ellen Labrecque | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | Atalanta Joanne Mattern | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 3 | Helen of Troy Ann Poeschel | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 4 | Medusa Jodyanne Benson | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 5 | Pallas Athena Laura L. Sullivan | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 6 | Pandora Jodyanne Benson | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
All Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters Books
Amazons
Ellen Labrecque
Amazons
Ellen Labrecque
Atalanta
Joanne Mattern
Atalanta
Joanne Mattern
Helen of Troy
Ann Poeschel
Helen of Troy
Ann Poeschel
Medusa
Jodyanne Benson
Medusa
Jodyanne Benson
Pallas Athena
Laura L. Sullivan
Pallas Athena
Laura L. Sullivan
Pandora
Jodyanne Benson
Pandora
Jodyanne Benson
Questions about the Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters series
- What reading level is the Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters series?
- The Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters series by Jodyanne Benson is at a Grades 4.2–4.6 reading level (average Grade 4.4). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters series appropriate for?
- The Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors...Hunters series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1.2/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.