Barney the Bear Killer Books in Order
Barney the Bear Killer is a 4-book series by Pat Sargent for ages 9–12, at a grade 4 reading level, with mild to intense content (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to intense
- HootRated 2–4 out of 5 · avg 2.5
Barney the Bear Killer Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Barney the Bear Killer books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The timber wolf (Barney the Bear Killer) 1999 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Cougar Holler (Sargent, Pat, Barney the Bear Killer, 4.) 2000 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Bobcat 2003 · Pat L. Sargent | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 4 | The Jaguar (Barney the Bear Killer) 2007 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Mild to Intense across 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. Barney the Bear Killer (4 books by Pat Sargent) lands at a grade 4 reading level, with average content intensity 2.5/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Barney the Bear Killer Books
The timber wolf (Barney the Bear Killer)
Pat Sargent
The timber wolf (Barney the Bear Killer)
Pat Sargent
Cougar Holler (Sargent, Pat, Barney the Bear Killer, 4.)
Pat Sargent
Cougar Holler (Sargent, Pat, Barney the Bear Killer, 4.)
Pat Sargent
Bobcat
Pat L. Sargent
Bobcat
Pat L. Sargent
The Jaguar (Barney the Bear Killer)
Pat Sargent
The Jaguar (Barney the Bear Killer)
Pat Sargent
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Questions about the Barney the Bear Killer series
- What reading level is the Barney the Bear Killer series?
- Barney the Bear Killer books are at a grade 4 reading level (average grade level 4.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Barney the Bear Killer books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Barney the Bear Killer books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The timber wolf (Barney the Bear Killer) (1999); Cougar Holler (Sargent, Pat, Barney the Bear Killer, 4.) (2000); Bobcat (2003); The Jaguar (Barney the Bear Killer) (2007).
- What age is the Barney the Bear Killer series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Barney the Bear Killer for ages 9–12. Content is mild to intense (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.