Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition)
by Rick Riordan
Disney-Hyperion 2018
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- identity
- redemption
- friendship
- loyalty
- courage
- sacrifice
- destiny and prophecy
- humor in adversity
About this book
Apollo, now a mortal teen named Lester, must brave a deadly stretch of the Labyrinth to help restore the lost Oracles and win back Zeus’s favor. With Meg and a team of demigod friends, he faces magical traps, ancient Roman enemies, and his own insecurities. Fast-paced action, humor, and mythology twists keep readers turning pages. Perfect for middle graders who love adventure, snappy narration, and the larger Riordan universe.
Setting: contemporary United States, primarily Southern California and the Labyrinth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition) right for my child?
Yes — Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition) is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include identity, redemption, friendship.
How long does it take to read Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition) takes around 12h to finish. The book has 118,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition) has an AR quiz available, worth 18 points. 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 Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition)?
Trials of Apollo, The Book Three The Burning Maze (Special Limited Edition) has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.