Persephone & the Giant Flowers
A QUIX Book
by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Aladdin 2019
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- luck and perseverance
- kindness
- problem-solving
- nature and gardening
- mythology
- self-confidence
- adventure
About this book
Athena and her new friend Persephone follow the Hello Brick Road on a whimsical journey to Mount Olympus to meet the great and powerful Zeus. Athena hopes for help getting back home, while Persephone wants a little good luck to help her favorite flowers grow. Inspired by The Wizard of Oz and sprinkled with Greek mythology, this early chapter book blends magic, humor, and friendship. It’s a gentle, fast-paced read perfect for newly independent readers who enjoy mythy adventures and feel-good endings.
Setting: a whimsical, Oz-inspired path to Mount Olympus in a mythic ancient Greek world
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Persephone & the Giant Flowers right for my child?
Yes — Persephone & the Giant Flowers is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.7, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, luck and perseverance, kindness.
How long does it take to read Persephone & the Giant Flowers?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Persephone & the Giant Flowers takes around 52m to finish. The book has 7,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Persephone & the Giant Flowers have an AR quiz?
Yes — Persephone & the Giant Flowers has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Persephone & the Giant Flowers?
Persephone & the Giant Flowers has an AR reading level of 3.7, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.