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Cover-to-Cover Novels Books in Order

4 books by Sarah B. Beurskens. Reading level: Grades 2.8–3.8. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

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. Cover-to-Cover Novels (4 books by Sarah B. Beurskens) lands at reading level Grades 2.8–3.8, with average content intensity 1.5/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges 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.

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Books
Grades 2.8–3.8
Reading Level
1.5/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

Cover-to-Cover Novels Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Courage on the Causeway
Sarah B. Beurskens
Level 3-4 Mild
2 Footprints of A Thief
Linda Sibley
Level 3-4 Gentle
3 Sosa's homers
Walsh, Caroline E.
Level 3-4 Gentle
4 The case of the vanishing cat
Dorothy Brenner Francis
Level 2-3 Mild

Questions about the Cover-to-Cover Novels series

What reading level is the Cover-to-Cover Novels series?
The Cover-to-Cover Novels series by Sarah B. Beurskens is at a Grades 2.8–3.8 reading level (average Grade 3.5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the Cover-to-Cover Novels books?
The reading-order table above lists all 4 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the Cover-to-Cover Novels series appropriate for?
The Cover-to-Cover Novels series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.5/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.