Caroline Years; Little House Books in Order
Caroline Years; Little House is a 5-book series by Maria D. Wilkes for ages 9–12, at a grade 5 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 1.8
Caroline Years; Little House Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Caroline Years; Little House books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little house in Brookfield 1996 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Little Town at the Crossroads 1997 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Little Clearing In The Woods: The Caroline Years Book #3 Book 3 · 1998 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | On Top Of Concord Hill 2000 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | Little city by the lake 2003 · Celia Wilkins | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate 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. Caroline Years; Little House (5 books by Maria D. Wilkes) lands at a grade 5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.8/5. 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 Caroline Years; Little House Books
Little house in Brookfield
Maria D. Wilkes
Little house in Brookfield
Maria D. Wilkes
Little Town at the Crossroads
Maria D. Wilkes
Little Town at the Crossroads
Maria D. Wilkes
Little Clearing In The Woods: The Caroline Years Book #3
Maria D. Wilkes
Little Clearing In The Woods: The Caroline Years Book #3
Maria D. Wilkes
On Top Of Concord Hill
Maria D. Wilkes
On Top Of Concord Hill
Maria D. Wilkes
Little city by the lake
Celia Wilkins
Little city by the lake
Celia Wilkins
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Questions about the Caroline Years; Little House series
- What reading level is the Caroline Years; Little House series?
- Caroline Years; Little House books are at a grade 5 reading level (average grade level 5.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Caroline Years; Little House books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Caroline Years; Little House books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Little house in Brookfield (1996); Little Town at the Crossroads (1997); Little Clearing In The Woods: The Caroline Years Book #3 (1998); On Top Of Concord Hill (2000); Little city by the lake (2003).
- What age is the Caroline Years; Little House series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Caroline Years; Little House for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.