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Edge Books; Video Game Revolution is a 5-book series by Heather E. Schwartz for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–6 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
5
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 4–6
Average grade level 5.1
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Edge Books; Video Game Revolution Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Edge Books; Video Game Revolution books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Basics of Game Design
2019
Level 4-5 9-12 Gentle
2 History of Gaming
2019
Level 4-5 9-12 Gentle
3 Paid to Game
2019 · Daniel Mauleón
Level 5 9-12 Gentle
4 Video Games Are Good for You!
2019 · Daniel Mauleon
Level 5-6 9-12 Gentle
5 Video Games Save the World
2019
Level 5-6 9-12 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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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. Edge Books; Video Game Revolution (5 books by Heather E. Schwartz) lands at a grades 4–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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.

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Questions about the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series

What reading level is the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series?
Edge Books; Video Game Revolution books are at a grades 4–6 reading level (average grade level 5.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
What order should I read the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Edge Books; Video Game Revolution books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Basics of Game Design (2019); History of Gaming (2019); Paid to Game (2019); Video Games Are Good for You! (2019); Video Games Save the World (2019).
What age is the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Edge Books; Video Game Revolution for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.