Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) Books in Order
Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) is a 3-book series by Anita Ganeri for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | African Grasslands 2001 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Deserts 2001 · Beatrice Macleod | Level 6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Tropical Rainforests 2001 | Level 6-7 | 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. Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) (3 books by Anita Ganeri) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) Books
African Grasslands
Anita Ganeri
African Grasslands
Anita Ganeri
Deserts
Beatrice Macleod
Deserts
Beatrice Macleod
Tropical Rainforests
Anita Ganeri
Tropical Rainforests
Anita Ganeri
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Questions about the Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) series
- What reading level is the Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) series?
- Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 6.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: African Grasslands (2001); Deserts (2001); Tropical Rainforests (2001).
- What age is the Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Animal Homes (Peter Bedrick) for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.