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Eco-Disasters Books in Order

Eco-Disasters is a 2-book series by Kevin Blake for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 5–6
Average grade level 5.7
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Mild to moderate
HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.5

Eco-Disasters Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Eco-Disasters books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Deadly Mine
Libby, Montana
2017
Level 5-6 9-12 Moderate
2 Sick Soil
The Dust Bowl
2017
Level 5-6 9-12 Mild

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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. Eco-Disasters (2 books by Kevin Blake) lands at a grades 5–6 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 Eco-Disasters Books

Deadly Mine

Kevin Blake

Cover of Deadly Mine

Deadly Mine

Kevin Blake

Level 5-6

Sick Soil

Kevin Blake

Cover of Sick Soil

Sick Soil

Kevin Blake

Level 5-6

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Eco-Disasters series

What reading level is the Eco-Disasters series?
Eco-Disasters books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Eco-Disasters books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Eco-Disasters books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Deadly Mine (2017); Sick Soil (2017).
What age is the Eco-Disasters series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Eco-Disasters for ages 9–12. 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.