Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) Books in Order
Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) is an 8-book series by Paul Hoblin for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 8
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.6
Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladiators 2013 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Green Berets 2013 · Martin Gitlin | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Knights 2013 · Racquel Foran | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Navy Seals 2013 · Kristin Marciniak | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Ninjas 2013 · Carla Mooney | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Samurai 2013 · Christine Heppermann | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Spartans 2013 · Steven Otfinoski | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 8 | Vikings 2013 · Marty Gitlin | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
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. Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) (8 books by Paul Hoblin) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1.6/5. 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 Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) Books
Gladiators
Paul Hoblin
Gladiators
Paul Hoblin
Green Berets
Martin Gitlin
Green Berets
Martin Gitlin
Knights
Racquel Foran
Knights
Racquel Foran
Navy Seals
Kristin Marciniak
Navy Seals
Kristin Marciniak
Ninjas
Carla Mooney
Ninjas
Carla Mooney
Samurai
Christine Heppermann
Samurai
Christine Heppermann
Spartans
Steven Otfinoski
Spartans
Steven Otfinoski
Vikings
Marty Gitlin
Vikings
Marty Gitlin
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Questions about the Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) series
- What reading level is the Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) series?
- Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 8 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Gladiators (2013); Green Berets (2013); Knights (2013); Navy Seals (2013); Ninjas (2013); and 3 more.
- What age is the Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Core Library; Great Warriors (ABDO) for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.