Crabtree Contact Books in Order
Crabtree Contact is a 3-book series by Darlene Stiller for ages 8–12, at a grades 3–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Crabtree Contact Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Crabtree Contact books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forensic evidence 2008 | Level 4-5 | 9+ | Mild |
| 2 | Monster crocs 2008 · Tom Jackson | Level 3-4 | 8+ | Gentle |
| 3 | Video games 2009 · Rhianna Pratchett | Level 5 | 10+ | Gentle |
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. Crabtree Contact (3 books by Darlene Stiller) lands at a grades 3–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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 Crabtree Contact Books
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Questions about the Crabtree Contact series
- What reading level is the Crabtree Contact series?
- Crabtree Contact books are at a grades 3–5 reading level (average grade level 4.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 8–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Crabtree Contact books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Crabtree Contact books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Forensic evidence (2008); Monster crocs (2008); Video games (2009).
- What age is the Crabtree Contact series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Crabtree Contact for ages 8–12. 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.