Bone Books in Order
Bone is a 10-book series by Jeff Smith for ages 9–12, at a grades 2–5 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 10
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 2.6
Bone Reading Order
All 10 Bone books, numbered in series order; books without a confirmed series number follow, by publication date.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bone: Out from Boneville | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | Bone: The Great Cow Race | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Bone Eyes of the Storm 2006 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 4 | Bone: The Dragonslayer | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | Bone: Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | Bone: Old Man's Cave | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 7 | Bone: Ghost Circles | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 8 | Bone: Treasure Hunters | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 9 | Bone: Crown of Horns | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| Also in the series (no confirmed series number) | ||||
| — | More Tall Tales a Graphic Novel 2023 | Level 2-3 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle 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. Bone (10 books by Jeff Smith) lands at a grades 2–5 reading level, with average content intensity 2.6/5. 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 Bone Books
Bone: Out from Boneville
Jeff Smith
Bone: Out from Boneville
Jeff Smith
Bone: The Great Cow Race
Jeff Smith
Bone: The Great Cow Race
Jeff Smith
Bone
Jeff Smith
Bone
Jeff Smith
Bone: The Dragonslayer
Jeff Smith
Bone: The Dragonslayer
Jeff Smith
Bone: Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border
Jeff Smith
Bone: Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border
Jeff Smith
Bone: Old Man's Cave
Jeff Smith
Bone: Old Man's Cave
Jeff Smith
Bone: Ghost Circles
Jeff Smith
Bone: Ghost Circles
Jeff Smith
Bone: Treasure Hunters
Jeff Smith
Bone: Treasure Hunters
Jeff Smith
Bone: Crown of Horns
Jeff Smith
Bone: Crown of Horns
Jeff Smith
More Tall Tales
Jeff Smith
More Tall Tales
Jeff Smith
Series Like Bone: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
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- Warriors: Super Edition by Erin Hunter 14 books · Grades 4–6 · mild to moderate content
- Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior by Cube Cube Kid 7 books · Grades 4–5 · gentle to mild content
- Graveyard School by Tom B. Stone 27 books · Grades 3–5 · gentle to moderate content
- Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi 10 books · Grades 2–4 · gentle to moderate content
Questions about the Bone series
- What reading level is the Bone series?
- Bone books are at a grades 2–5 reading level (average grade level 4.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 10 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Bone books?
- Read the Bone books in series order: Book 1: Bone: Out from Boneville; Book 2: Bone: The Great Cow Race; Book 3: Bone: Eyes of the Storm; Book 4: Bone: The Dragonslayer; Book 5: Bone: Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border; and 5 more. 1 more book has no confirmed series number and is listed after the numbered books by publication date.
- What age is the Bone series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Bone for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to intense (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.