In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. First Graphics: Nature Cycles series. Interest Level: K-3 Reading Level: 3.3 ATOS Book Level: 3.3 AR Interest Level: LG AR Points: .5 AR Quiz: 141188EN Lexile Measure: 570 Lexile Code: GN (Graphic Novel) Guided Reading Level: L Fountas & Pinnell: M.