Trojan Horse cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.1
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4863
Points per Word 0.000206
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

The book retells the ancient Greek myth of the Trojan War, focusing on how the Greeks devised a plan to build a massive wooden horse as a deceptive gift to the Trojans. The story follows key characters such as Odysseus and other Greek warriors who藏身 in the horse while the rest of their army sailed away. The setting is the city of Troy during the final days of the ten-year war, where the Trojans unknowingly bring the horse inside their city walls.

Quick Summary

The ancient Greek legend of the Trojan Horse gets a fast-paced retelling that brings one of history's most famous tricks to life in under 100 pages, perfect for kids who love a good mystery. Young readers will cheer at the clever deception, the tense showdown between Greeks and Trojans, and the satisfying twist that proves brains can beat brawn in any war. If your kid devours quick reads about ancient battles and legendary stories, they will absolutely love this just like fans of the "I Survived" series. Ideal for kids in grades 4 through 6 who want an exciting, fast myth they can finish in one afternoon.