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Diana: Goddess of Hunting and Protector of Animals

Author: Temple, Teri

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 3090
Points per Word 0.000162
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book introduces readers to Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting and protector of animals, explaining her importance in Roman mythology. The text features well-known myths about Diana, including stories of her interactions with mortals and other gods. Written at a 5.3 reading level for middle grades, the book is coauthored by Teri Temple and Emily Temple.

Quick Summary

This book unleashes the untamed power of Diana, the Roman goddess who roams the forest with a silver bow, protects every wild creature, and serves up unforgettable myths where hunters get transformed into animals and mortals learn never to cross a deity. Young readers will devour tales of dangerous adventures in the wilderness, a goddess who stands up to powerful gods, and the jaw-dropping story of a proud hunter who spots Diana bathing and instantly regrets his curiosity. If your kid devours the action-packed Greek mythology in Percy Jackson or laughs through the goddess-centered adventures in the Goddess Girls series, they'll fall hard for Diana's wild Roman escapements. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 (ages 9-12) who crave quick, thrilling reads about fierce mythological heroines.