Encounter the Saints Books in Order
2 books by Zerlina De Santis. Reading level: Grades 5.5–5.6. 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. Encounter the Saints (2 books by Zerlina De Santis) lands at reading level Grades 5.5–5.6, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Encounter the Saints Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Journeys With Mary Zerlina De Santis | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 2 | Saint Julie Billiart The Smiling Saint Mary Kathleen Glavich, Snd Glavich | Level 5-6 | Mild |
All Encounter the Saints Books
Questions about the Encounter the Saints series
- What reading level is the Encounter the Saints series?
- The Encounter the Saints series by Zerlina De Santis is at a Grades 5.5–5.6 reading level (average Grade 5.5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Encounter the Saints books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 2 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 Encounter the Saints series appropriate for?
- The Encounter the Saints series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.5/5. 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.