Beacon Biography Books in Order
Beacon Biography is an 11-book series by Tamra B Orr for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 11
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Beacon Biography Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Beacon Biography books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daisy Ridley 2016 · Nicole K Orr | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Elon Musk 2016 · Tamra B. Orr | Level 6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | John Boyega 2016 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Bill Nye 2017 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Gal Gadot 2017 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Stephen Colbert (Beacon Biography) 2017 · Tamra Orr | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 7 | Tom Holland 2017 · Nicole K. Orr | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 8 | Michelle Obama 2018 · Tamra B. Orr | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 9 | Oprah Winfrey 2018 · Tamra B. Orr | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 10 | Stephen Curry 2018 · Nicole Orr | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 11 | Zendaya 2018 · Nicole Orr | Level 5-6 | 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. Beacon Biography (11 books by Tamra B Orr) lands at a grades 5–6 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 Beacon Biography Books
Daisy Ridley
Nicole K Orr
Daisy Ridley
Nicole K Orr
Elon Musk
Tamra B. Orr
Elon Musk
Tamra B. Orr
John Boyega
Tamra B Orr
John Boyega
Tamra B Orr
Bill Nye
Tamra B Orr
Bill Nye
Tamra B Orr
Gal Gadot
Tamra B Orr
Gal Gadot
Tamra B Orr
Stephen Colbert (Beacon Biography)
Tamra Orr
Stephen Colbert (Beacon Biography)
Tamra Orr
Tom Holland
Nicole K. Orr
Tom Holland
Nicole K. Orr
Michelle Obama
Tamra B. Orr
Michelle Obama
Tamra B. Orr
Oprah Winfrey
Tamra B. Orr
Oprah Winfrey
Tamra B. Orr
Stephen Curry
Nicole Orr
Stephen Curry
Nicole Orr
Zendaya
Nicole Orr
Zendaya
Nicole Orr
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Questions about the Beacon Biography series
- What reading level is the Beacon Biography series?
- Beacon Biography 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 11 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Beacon Biography books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Beacon Biography books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Daisy Ridley (2016); Elon Musk (2016); John Boyega (2016); Bill Nye (2017); Gal Gadot (2017); and 6 more.
- What age is the Beacon Biography series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Beacon Biography 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.