What reading level is the Brian's Saga series?

The Brian's Saga series by Gary Paulsen is at a Grades 5.5–5.9 reading level (average Grade 5.6). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.

What order should I read the Brian's Saga books?

The Brian's Saga series has 5 books in order: 1. Hatchet, 2. The River, 3. Brian's Winter, 4. Brian's Return, 5. Brian's hunt.

What age is the Brian's Saga series appropriate for?

The Brian's Saga series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 3/5.

Brian's Saga Books in Order

5 books by Gary Paulsen. Reading level: Grades 5.5–5.9. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

Books

Grades 5.5–5.9

Reading Level

3/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Brian's Saga Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
Book 1	Hatchet Gary Paulsen	Level 5-6	Moderate
Book 2	The River Gary Paulsen	Level 5-6	Moderate
Book 3	Brian's Winter Gary Paulsen	Level 5-6	Moderate
Book 4	Brian's Return Gary Paulsen	Level 5-6	Moderate
Book 5	Brian's hunt Gary Paulsen	Level 5-6	Moderate

Level 5-6 Moderate