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Day of Disaster Books in Order

3 books by Kristin F. Johnson. Reading level: Grades 4–4.5. 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. Day of Disaster (3 books by Kristin F. Johnson) lands at reading level Grades 4–4.5, with average content intensity 3.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

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.

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Books
Grades 4–4.5
Reading Level
3.3/5
Avg. Intensity
UG
Upper Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

Day of Disaster Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Black Blizzard
Kristin F. Johnson
Level 4-5 Moderate
2 Deep Freeze
Kristin F. Johnson
Level 4-5 Intense
3 Wall of Water
Kristin Johnson
Level 4 Moderate

Questions about the Day of Disaster series

What reading level is the Day of Disaster series?
The Day of Disaster series by Kristin F. Johnson is at a Grades 4–4.5 reading level (average Grade 4.3). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the Day of Disaster books?
The reading-order table above lists all 3 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 Day of Disaster series appropriate for?
The Day of Disaster series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 3.3/5. 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.