Diseases and Disorders Books in Order
Diseases and Disorders is a 4-book series by Gail Stewart for ages 13+, at a grades 8–10 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.5
Diseases and Disorders Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Diseases and Disorders books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diseases and Disorders - Phobias (Diseases and Disorders) 2000 | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Mild |
| 2 | Diseases and Disorders - Lyme Disease (Diseases and Disorders) 2003 | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Mild |
| 3 | SARS 2004 | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Moderate |
| 4 | Meningitis 2006 · John F. Grabowski | Level 10-11 | 16+ | 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. Diseases and Disorders (4 books by Gail Stewart) lands at a grades 8–10 reading level, with average content intensity 2.5/5. 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 Diseases and Disorders Books
Diseases and Disorders - Phobias (Diseases and Disorders)
Gail Stewart
Diseases and Disorders - Phobias (Diseases and Disorders)
Gail Stewart
Diseases and Disorders - Lyme Disease (Diseases and Disorders)
Gail Stewart
Diseases and Disorders - Lyme Disease (Diseases and Disorders)
Gail Stewart
SARS
Gail Stewart
SARS
Gail Stewart
Meningitis
John F. Grabowski
Meningitis
John F. Grabowski
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- Incredibly Disgusting Drugs by Allan B. Cobb 4 books · Grades 7–9 · moderate to intense content
- Modern Nations of the World by John F. Grabowski 8 books · Grades 9–10 · gentle to intense content
- Coping by Renea D. Nash 6 books · Grades 6–10 · mild to moderate content
- Issues In Focus by Nancy Day 7 books · Grades 9–11 · mild to intense content
Questions about the Diseases and Disorders series
- What reading level is the Diseases and Disorders series?
- Diseases and Disorders books are at a grades 8–10 reading level (average grade level 9.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Diseases and Disorders books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Diseases and Disorders books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Diseases and Disorders - Phobias (Diseases and Disorders) (2000); Diseases and Disorders - Lyme Disease (Diseases and Disorders) (2003); SARS (2004); Meningitis (2006).
- What age is the Diseases and Disorders series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Diseases and Disorders for ages 13+. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.