Dark House Books in Order
Dark House is a 2-book series by Laurie Faria Stolarz for ages 13+, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with moderate content (HootRated intensity 3/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate
- HootRated 3/5
Dark House Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Dark House books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to the dark house 2014 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | Return to the Dark House 2015 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
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. Dark House (2 books by Laurie Faria Stolarz) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 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 Dark House Books
Welcome to the dark house
Laurie Faria Stolarz
Welcome to the dark house
Laurie Faria Stolarz
Return to the Dark House
Laurie Faria Stolarz
Return to the Dark House
Laurie Faria Stolarz
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Questions about the Dark House series
- What reading level is the Dark House series?
- Dark House books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Dark House books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Dark House books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Welcome to the dark house (2014); Return to the Dark House (2015).
- What age is the Dark House series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Dark House for ages 13+. Content is moderate (HootRated intensity 3/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.