What reading level is the Ender series?

The Ender series by Orson Scott Card is at a Grades 5.5–8 reading level (average Grade 6.7). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 4 books in the series.

What order should I read the Ender books?

The Ender series has 4 books in order: 1. Speaker for the Dead, 2. Children of the mind, 3. Ender in Exile, 4. Xenocide.

What age is the Ender series appropriate for?

The Ender series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 3/5.

Ender Books in Order

4 books by Orson Scott Card. Reading level: Grades 5.5–8. Upper Grades (Ages 12+).

Books

Grades 5.5–8

Reading Level

3/5

Avg. Intensity

Upper Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Ender Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
Book 2	Speaker for the Dead Orson Scott Card	Level 7	Moderate
Book 4	Children of the mind Orson Scott Card	Level 5-6	Moderate
Book 5	Ender in Exile Orson Scott Card	Level 8	Moderate
—	Xenocide Orson Scott Card	Level 6-7	Moderate