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Bad Unicorn Trilogy Books in Order

Bad Unicorn Trilogy is a 3-book series by Platte F. Clark for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).

Books
3
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 5–6
Average grade level 5.7
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Mild to moderate
HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.3

Bad Unicorn Trilogy Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Bad Unicorn Trilogy books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Bad Unicorn
2013
Level 6-7 9-12 Mild
2 Fluff dragon
2014
Level 5-6 9-12 Mild
3 Good Ogre (The Bad Unicorn Trilogy)
2015
Level 5-6 9-12 Moderate

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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. Bad Unicorn Trilogy (3 books by Platte F. Clark) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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 Bad Unicorn Trilogy Books

Bad Unicorn

Platte F. Clark

Cover of Bad Unicorn

Bad Unicorn

Platte F. Clark

Level 6-7

Fluff dragon

Platte F. Clark

Cover of Fluff dragon

Fluff dragon

Platte F. Clark

Level 5-6

Good Ogre (The Bad Unicorn Trilogy)

Platte F. Clark

Cover of Good Ogre (The Bad Unicorn Trilogy)

Good Ogre (The Bad Unicorn Trilogy)

Platte F. Clark

Level 5-6

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Bad Unicorn Trilogy series

What reading level is the Bad Unicorn Trilogy series?
Bad Unicorn Trilogy books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the Bad Unicorn Trilogy books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Bad Unicorn Trilogy books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Bad Unicorn (2013); Fluff dragon (2014); Good Ogre (The Bad Unicorn Trilogy) (2015).
What age is the Bad Unicorn Trilogy series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Bad Unicorn Trilogy for ages 9–12. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.