Day of Disaster Books in Order
Day of Disaster is a 3-book series by Kristin F. Johnson for ages 13+, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with moderate to intense content (HootRated intensity 3–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate to intense
- HootRated 3–4 out of 5 · avg 3.3
Day of Disaster Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Day of Disaster books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Blizzard 2017 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | Deep Freeze 2017 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Intense |
| 3 | Wall of Water 2017 · Kristin Johnson | Level 4 | 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. Day of Disaster (3 books by Kristin F. Johnson) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 3.3/5. 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 Day of Disaster Books
Black Blizzard
Kristin F. Johnson
Black Blizzard
Kristin F. Johnson
Deep Freeze
Kristin F. Johnson
Deep Freeze
Kristin F. Johnson
Wall of Water
Kristin Johnson
Wall of Water
Kristin Johnson
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Questions about the Day of Disaster series
- What reading level is the Day of Disaster series?
- Day of Disaster books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Day of Disaster books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Day of Disaster books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Black Blizzard (2017); Deep Freeze (2017); Wall of Water (2017).
- What age is the Day of Disaster series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Day of Disaster for ages 13+. Content is moderate to intense (HootRated intensity 3–4 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.