Big Time Books in Order
Big Time is a 5-book series by Laura K. Murray for ages 5–8, at a grade 3 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Big Time Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Big Time books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Morgan 2016 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Andrew Luck 2016 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Cristiano Ronaldo 2016 | Level 3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Iggy Azalea 2016 | Level 3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | Stephen Curry 2016 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | 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. Big Time (5 books by Laura K. Murray) lands at a grade 3 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 Big Time Books
Alex Morgan
Laura K. Murray
Alex Morgan
Laura K. Murray
Andrew Luck
Laura K. Murray
Andrew Luck
Laura K. Murray
Cristiano Ronaldo
Laura K. Murray
Cristiano Ronaldo
Laura K. Murray
Iggy Azalea
Laura K. Murray
Iggy Azalea
Laura K. Murray
Stephen Curry
Laura K. Murray
Stephen Curry
Laura K. Murray
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Questions about the Big Time series
- What reading level is the Big Time series?
- Big Time books are at a grade 3 reading level (average grade level 3.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Big Time books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Big Time books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Alex Morgan (2016); Andrew Luck (2016); Cristiano Ronaldo (2016); Iggy Azalea (2016); Stephen Curry (2016).
- What age is the Big Time series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Big Time for ages 5–8. 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.