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Cedar River Daydreams Books in Order

Cedar River Daydreams is a 2-book series by Judy Baer for ages 13+, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 4–5
Average grade level 4.4
Recommended ages
Ages 13+
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Mild to moderate
HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.5

Cedar River Daydreams Reading Order

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

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Lost and found
1992
Level 4-5 13+ Moderate
2 Silent thief
1995
Level 4-5 13+ Mild

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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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. Cedar River Daydreams (2 books by Judy Baer) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 2.5/5. 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 Cedar River Daydreams Books

Lost and found

Judy Baer

Cover of Lost and found

Lost and found

Judy Baer

Level 4-5

Silent thief

Judy Baer

Cover of Silent thief

Silent thief

Judy Baer

Level 4-5

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Cedar River Daydreams series

What reading level is the Cedar River Daydreams series?
Cedar River Daydreams books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Cedar River Daydreams books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Cedar River Daydreams books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Lost and found (1992); Silent thief (1995).
What age is the Cedar River Daydreams series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Cedar River Daydreams for ages 13+. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.