DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Books in Order

6 books by Matthew K. Manning. Reading level: Grades 2.4–2.7. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

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. DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (6 books by Matthew K. Manning) lands at reading level Grades 2.4–2.7, with average content intensity 2/5. 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.

Books

Grades 2.4–2.7

Reading Level

2/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Greener on the Other Side Matthew K. Manning	Level 2-3	Mild
2	The Clown and the Clan Matthew K. Manning	Level 2-3	Mild
3	The Face of Two Worlds Matthew K. Manning	Level 2-3	Mild
4	The Terror of the Kraang Matthew K. Manning	Level 2-3	Mild
5	Through the Looking Glass Matthew K. Manning	Level 2-3	Mild
6	To Laugh So Not to Cry Matthew K. Manning	Level 2-3	Mild

Level 2-3 Mild

Questions about the DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures series

What reading level is the DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures series?: The DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures series by Matthew K. Manning is at a Grades 2.4–2.7 reading level (average Grade 2.6). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
What order should I read the DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures books?: The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures series appropriate for?: The DC Comics (Stone Arch); Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2/5. 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.