Gods and Warriors Books in Order
4 books by Michelle Paver. Reading level: Grades 4.8–5.7. 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. Gods and Warriors (4 books by Michelle Paver) lands at reading level Grades 4.8–5.7, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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.
Gods and Warriors Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The burning shadow Michelle Paver | Level 4-5 | Moderate |
| 2 | The crocodile tomb Michelle Paver | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 3 | The eye of the falcon Michelle Paver | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 4 | Warrior bronze Michelle Paver | Level 5-6 | Mild |
All Gods and Warriors Books
The burning shadow
Michelle Paver
The burning shadow
Michelle Paver
The crocodile tomb
Michelle Paver
The crocodile tomb
Michelle Paver
The eye of the falcon
Michelle Paver
The eye of the falcon
Michelle Paver
Warrior bronze
Michelle Paver
Warrior bronze
Michelle Paver
Questions about the Gods and Warriors series
- What reading level is the Gods and Warriors series?
- The Gods and Warriors series by Michelle Paver is at a Grades 4.8–5.7 reading level (average Grade 5.3). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Gods and Warriors books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 Gods and Warriors series appropriate for?
- The Gods and Warriors series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.3/5. 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.