Adventures of Wishbone Books in Order
3 books by Michael Anthony Steele. Reading level: Grades 4–5.4. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Adventures of Wishbone (3 books by Michael Anthony Steele) lands at reading level Grades 4–5.4, with average content intensity 1.7/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Adventures of Wishbone Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digging to the center of the earth Michael Anthony Steele | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 2 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dog Nancy Butcher | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 3 | The prince and the pooch Caroline Leavitt | Level 4 | Gentle |
All Adventures of Wishbone Books
Digging to the center of the earth
Michael Anthony Steele
Digging to the center of the earth
Michael Anthony Steele
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dog
Nancy Butcher
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dog
Nancy Butcher
The prince and the pooch
Caroline Leavitt
The prince and the pooch
Caroline Leavitt
Questions about the Adventures of Wishbone series
- What reading level is the Adventures of Wishbone series?
- The Adventures of Wishbone series by Michael Anthony Steele is at a Grades 4–5.4 reading level (average Grade 4.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Adventures of Wishbone books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 3 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Adventures of Wishbone series appropriate for?
- The Adventures of Wishbone series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.7/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.