Andy Russell Books in Order
Andy Russell is a 6-book series by David A. Adler for ages 9–12, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Andy Russell Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Andy Russell books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The many troubles of Andy Russell 1998 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Andy and Tamika 1999 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Parachuting hamsters and Andy Russell 2000 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | School Trouble for Andy Russell 2000 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police 2001 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | It's a baby, Andy Russell 2005 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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 a grades 3–4 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All Andy Russell Books
The many troubles of Andy Russell
David A. Adler
The many troubles of Andy Russell
David A. Adler
Andy and Tamika
David A. Adler
Andy and Tamika
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
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
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- Abby and the Book Bunch; Calico Chapter Books by Nancy K. Wallace 6 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle to mild content
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Questions about the Andy Russell series
- What reading level is the Andy Russell series?
- Andy Russell books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 3.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Andy Russell books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Andy Russell books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The many troubles of Andy Russell (1998); Andy and Tamika (1999); Parachuting hamsters and Andy Russell (2000); School Trouble for Andy Russell (2000); Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police (2001); and 1 more.
- What age is the Andy Russell series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Andy Russell for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.