Andy Russell Books in Order
6 books by David A. Adler. Reading level: Grades 3.1–4. 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. Andy Russell (6 books by David A. Adler) lands at reading level Grades 3.1–4, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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.
Andy Russell Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy and Tamika David A. Adler | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 2 | Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police David A. Adler | Level 3-4 | Mild |
| 3 | It's a baby, Andy Russell David A. Adler | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 4 | Parachuting hamsters and Andy Russell David A. Adler | Level 4 | Gentle |
| 5 | School Trouble for Andy Russell David A. Adler | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 6 | The many troubles of Andy Russell David A. Adler | Level 3-4 | Mild |
All Andy Russell Books
Andy and Tamika
David A. Adler
Andy and Tamika
David A. Adler
Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police
David A. Adler
Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police
David A. Adler
It's a baby, Andy Russell
David A. Adler
It's a baby, Andy Russell
David A. Adler
Parachuting hamsters and Andy Russell
David A. Adler
Parachuting hamsters and Andy Russell
David A. Adler
School Trouble for Andy Russell
David A. Adler
School Trouble for Andy Russell
David A. Adler
The many troubles of Andy Russell
David A. Adler
The many troubles of Andy Russell
David A. Adler
Questions about the Andy Russell series
- What reading level is the Andy Russell series?
- The Andy Russell series by David A. Adler is at a Grades 3.1–4 reading level (average Grade 3.6). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Andy Russell books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 Andy Russell series appropriate for?
- The Andy Russell series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.3/5. 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.