Cooper Kids Adventure Books in Order
Cooper Kids Adventure is a 7-book series by Frank E. Peretti for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 7
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.3
Cooper Kids Adventure Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Cooper Kids Adventure books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The door in the dragon's throat 1985 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Escape from the Island of Aquarius 1986 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Tombs of Anak 1987 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | Trapped at the bottom of the sea 1990 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | The secret of the Desert Stone 1996 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | Flying Blind 1997 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 7 | The deadly curse of Toco-Rey 1999 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout 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. Cooper Kids Adventure (7 books by Frank E. Peretti) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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 Cooper Kids Adventure Books
The door in the dragon's throat
Frank E. Peretti
The door in the dragon's throat
Frank E. Peretti
Escape from the Island of Aquarius
Frank E. Peretti
Escape from the Island of Aquarius
Frank E. Peretti
Tombs of Anak
Frank E. Peretti
Tombs of Anak
Frank E. Peretti
Trapped at the bottom of the sea
Frank E. Peretti
Trapped at the bottom of the sea
Frank E. Peretti
The secret of the Desert Stone
Frank E. Peretti
The secret of the Desert Stone
Frank E. Peretti
Flying Blind
Frank E. Peretti
Flying Blind
Frank E. Peretti
The deadly curse of Toco-Rey
Frank E. Peretti
The deadly curse of Toco-Rey
Frank E. Peretti
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Questions about the Cooper Kids Adventure series
- What reading level is the Cooper Kids Adventure series?
- Cooper Kids Adventure books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Cooper Kids Adventure books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Cooper Kids Adventure books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The door in the dragon's throat (1985); Escape from the Island of Aquarius (1986); Tombs of Anak (1987); Trapped at the bottom of the sea (1990); The secret of the Desert Stone (1996); and 2 more.
- What age is the Cooper Kids Adventure series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Cooper Kids Adventure for ages 9–12. 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.