What reading level is the Bone series?

The Bone series by Jeff Smith is at a Grades 2.5–4.5 reading level (average Grade 4.3). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 10 books in the series.

What order should I read the Bone books?

The Bone series has 10 books in order: 1. Bone: Out from Boneville, 2. Bone: The Great Cow Race, 3. Bone, 4. Bone: The Dragonslayer, 5. Bone: Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border, and 5 more.

What age is the Bone series appropriate for?

The Bone series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.4/5.

Bone Books in Order

10 books by Jeff Smith. Reading level: Grades 2.5–4.5. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

Content Intensity Across the Series

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Content intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.

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Bone Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
Book 1	Bone: Out from Boneville Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Moderate
Book 2	Bone: The Great Cow Race Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Mild
Book 3	Bone Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Mild
Book 4	Bone: The Dragonslayer Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Moderate
Book 5	Bone: Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Mild
Book 6	Bone: Old Man's Cave Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Moderate
Book 7	Bone: Ghost Circles Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Moderate
Book 8	Bone: Treasure Hunters Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Mild
Book 9	Bone: Crown of Horns Jeff Smith	Level 4-5	Moderate
—	More Tall Tales Jeff Smith	Level 2-3	Gentle