Dance of Thieves Books in Order
2 books by Mary Pearson. Reading level: Grades 5–5.3. Upper Grades (Ages 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. Dance of Thieves (2 books by Mary Pearson) lands at reading level Grades 5–5.3, with average content intensity 4/5.
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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Moderate to Very Intense across the series.
Dance of Thieves Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dance of thieves Mary Pearson | Level 5-6 | Very Intense |
| 2 | Vow of Thieves Mary E. Pearson | Level 5 | Moderate |
All Dance of Thieves Books
Questions about the Dance of Thieves series
- What reading level is the Dance of Thieves series?
- The Dance of Thieves series by Mary Pearson is at a Grades 5–5.3 reading level (average Grade 5.2). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Dance of Thieves books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 2 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 Dance of Thieves series appropriate for?
- The Dance of Thieves series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 4/5. 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.