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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
Reading level
Grades 4–5
Average grade level 4.9
Recommended ages
Ages 9+
From HootRated age ratings
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

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. 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

Cover of Fablehaven

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull

Level 5

Rise of the Evening Star

Brandon Mull

Cover of Rise of the Evening Star

Rise of the Evening Star

Brandon Mull

Level 4-5

Grip of the Shadow Plague

Brandon Mull

Cover of Grip of the Shadow Plague

Grip of the Shadow Plague

Brandon Mull

Level 5

Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

Brandon Mull

Cover of Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

Brandon Mull

Level 5

Keys to the Demon Prison

Brandon Mull

Cover of Keys to the Demon Prison

Keys to the Demon Prison

Brandon Mull

Level 5

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

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.