Earthsea Books in Order
Earthsea is a 6-book series by Ursula K. Le Guin for ages 13+, at a grades 5–7 reading level, with moderate to very intense content (HootRated intensity 3–5 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate to very intense
- HootRated 3–5 out of 5 · avg 3.8
Earthsea Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Earthsea books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A wizard of Earthsea 1975 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Intense |
| 2 | Tehanu 1990 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 3 | The Farthest Shore (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 3) Book 3 · 1990 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 4 | Tales from Earthsea 2001 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 5 | The Other Wind 2001 | Level 6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 6 | The Tombs of Atuan (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 2) Book 2 · 2001 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Moderate to Very Intense across 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. Earthsea (6 books by Ursula K. Le Guin) lands at a grades 5–7 reading level, with average content intensity 3.8/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Earthsea Books
A wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin
A wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin
Tehanu
Ursula K. Le Guin
Tehanu
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Farthest Shore (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 3)
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Farthest Shore (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 3)
Ursula K. Le Guin
Tales from Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin
Tales from Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Other Wind
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Other Wind
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Tombs of Atuan (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 2)
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Tombs of Atuan (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 2)
Ursula K. Le Guin
Series Like Earthsea: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
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- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 4 books · Grades 5–8 · intense to very intense content
- Annals of the Western Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin 3 books · Grades 5–6 · mild to intense content
- Divergent by Veronica Roth 3 books · Grades 4–5 · moderate to very intense content
- Fallen by Tom Sniegoski 5 books · Grades 6–8 · moderate to very intense content
Questions about the Earthsea series
- What reading level is the Earthsea series?
- Earthsea books are at a grades 5–7 reading level (average grade level 6.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Earthsea books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Earthsea books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: A wizard of Earthsea (1975); Tehanu (1990); The Farthest Shore (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 3) (1990); Tales from Earthsea (2001); The Other Wind (2001); and 1 more.
- What age is the Earthsea series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Earthsea for ages 13+. Content is moderate to very intense (HootRated intensity 3–5 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.