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Books by Richard Peck

3 books by Richard Peck have full reviews here; all 42 Richard Peck titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.

Richard Peck has 3 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 3–5 reading level. The typical Richard Peck book lands at Grade 4, with average content intensity 2.7/5.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Richard Peck book is right for a child. 67% of Richard Peck's reviewed titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. 33% are rated Intense or Very Intense. The intensity badges below (green → red) help you match books to your child's emotional readiness, not just their reading ability. See our methodology for how we rate.

Are you in the house alone?

Richard Peck

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Are you in the house alone?

Richard Peck

Level 4-5 Intense

Three-quarters dead

Richard Peck

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Three-quarters dead

Richard Peck

Level 3 Mild

The mouse with the question mark tail

Richard Peck

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The mouse with the question mark tail

Richard Peck

Level 3-4 Mild

More Richard Peck titles in our catalog

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  • A Long Way from Chicago Level 4-5 · Mild
  • A season of gifts Level 4-5 · Mild 3 editions
  • A year down yonder Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Amanda Miranda Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Bel-Air Bambi and the Mall Rats Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Don't look and it won't hurt Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Dreamland Lake Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Fair Weather Level 4-5 · Gentle 2 editions
  • Father Figure Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Here lies the librarian Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Lost in cyberspace Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Monster night at Grandma's house Level 1-2 · Mild
  • On the Wings of Heroes Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Princess Ashley Level 6 · Mild
  • Representing Super Doll. Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Secrets of the shopping mall Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Strays like us Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The best man Level 6 · Mild
  • The dreadful future of Blossom Culp Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • The Ghost Belonged to Me Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The Last Safe Place on Earth (Laurel Leaf Books) Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • The river between us Level 4-5 · Moderate 3 editions
  • The teacher's funeral Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Those summer girls I never met Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Through a Brief Darkness Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Unfinished portrait of Jessica Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Voices after midnight Level 4-5 · Mild

Questions about Richard Peck's books

What reading level are Richard Peck's books?
Richard Peck's reviewed books range from Grade 3–5, with the typical book at Grade 4. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
Are Richard Peck's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
2 of Richard Peck's 3 reviewed books (67%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. 1 (33%) is rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.7/5.
What age are Richard Peck's books appropriate for?
Richard Peck's reviewed books target Ages 9-12 and Ages 13+. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.