Fablehaven Books in Order
Fablehaven is a 5-book series by Brandon Mull for ages 9+, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 5
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.8
Fablehaven Reading Order
All 5 Fablehaven books, numbered in series order.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fablehaven | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | Rise of the Evening Star | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 3 | Grip of the Shadow Plague | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 4 | Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Keys to the Demon Prison | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout 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. Fablehaven (5 books by Brandon Mull) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 2.8/5. 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 Fablehaven Books
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull
Rise of the Evening Star
Brandon Mull
Rise of the Evening Star
Brandon Mull
Grip of the Shadow Plague
Brandon Mull
Grip of the Shadow Plague
Brandon Mull
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull
Keys to the Demon Prison
Brandon Mull
Keys to the Demon Prison
Brandon Mull
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Questions about the Fablehaven series
- What reading level is the Fablehaven series?
- Fablehaven books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Fablehaven books?
- Read the Fablehaven books in series order: Book 1: Fablehaven; Book 2: Rise of the Evening Star; Book 3: Grip of the Shadow Plague; Book 4: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary; Book 5: Keys to the Demon Prison.
- What age is the Fablehaven series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Fablehaven for ages 9+. 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.