Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.8
Points
6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
34962
Points per Word
0.000172
Description
The Book of Legends, written by comedian Lenny Henry and illustrated by Keenon Ferrell, follows twins Bran and Fran, whose mother disappears in a lightning strike an event that mirrors the earlier disappearance of their father. With no other family, the twins are placed under the care of a new guardian while they cling to each other for support. The children soon discover that their mother's storybook is a portal to a magical realm where they embark on an adventure that includes instances of violence and bullying.