Gods and Warriors Books in Order
Gods and Warriors is a 4-book series by Michelle Paver for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–6 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.5
Gods and Warriors Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Gods and Warriors books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The burning shadow 2014 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | The eye of the falcon 2015 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | The crocodile tomb 2016 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | Warrior bronze 2017 | Level 5-6 | 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. Gods and Warriors (4 books by Michelle Paver) lands at a grades 4–6 reading level, with average content intensity 2.5/5. 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 Gods and Warriors Books
The burning shadow
Michelle Paver
The burning shadow
Michelle Paver
The eye of the falcon
Michelle Paver
The eye of the falcon
Michelle Paver
The crocodile tomb
Michelle Paver
The crocodile tomb
Michelle Paver
Warrior bronze
Michelle Paver
Warrior bronze
Michelle Paver
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Questions about the Gods and Warriors series
- What reading level is the Gods and Warriors series?
- Gods and Warriors books are at a grades 4–6 reading level (average grade level 5.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Gods and Warriors books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Gods and Warriors books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The burning shadow (2014); The eye of the falcon (2015); The crocodile tomb (2016); Warrior bronze (2017).
- What age is the Gods and Warriors series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Gods and Warriors for ages 9–12. 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.