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Bugs (Rosen) Books in Order

Bugs (Rosen) is a 2-book series by Adele Richardson for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 5–6
Average grade level 5.8
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Bugs (Rosen) Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Bugs (Rosen) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Moths
1999
Level 5-6 9-12 Gentle
2 Walking sticks
1999
Level 5-6 9-12 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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2
First book Latest book

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. Bugs (Rosen) (2 books by Adele Richardson) lands at a grades 5–6 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 Bugs (Rosen) Books

Moths

Adele Richardson

Cover of Moths

Moths

Adele Richardson

Level 5-6

Walking sticks

Adele Richardson

Cover of Walking sticks

Walking sticks

Adele Richardson

Level 5-6 Gentle

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Bugs (Rosen) series

What reading level is the Bugs (Rosen) series?
Bugs (Rosen) books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Bugs (Rosen) books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Bugs (Rosen) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Moths (1999); Walking sticks (1999).
What age is the Bugs (Rosen) series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Bugs (Rosen) for ages 9–12. 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.