Dare To Be Scared Books in Order
Dare To Be Scared is a 2-book series by Robert D. San Souci for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with mild content (HootRated intensity 2/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild
- HootRated 2/5
Dare To Be Scared Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Dare To Be Scared books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double-dare to be scared Another Thirteen Chilling Tales 2004 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Triple-dare to be scared Thirteen Further Freaky Tales 2007 | Level 6-7 | 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. Dare To Be Scared (2 books by Robert D. San Souci) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 2/5. 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 Dare To Be Scared Books
Double-dare to be scared
Robert D. San Souci
Double-dare to be scared
Robert D. San Souci
Triple-dare to be scared
Robert D. San Souci
Triple-dare to be scared
Robert D. San Souci
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Questions about the Dare To Be Scared series
- What reading level is the Dare To Be Scared series?
- Dare To Be Scared books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Dare To Be Scared books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Dare To Be Scared books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Double-dare to be scared (2004); Triple-dare to be scared (2007).
- What age is the Dare To Be Scared series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Dare To Be Scared for ages 9–12. Content is mild (HootRated intensity 2/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.