Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) Books in Order
Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) is a 2-book series by Edward F. Dolan for ages 9–12, at a grades 7–8 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.5
Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beyond the frontier 2000 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Driven from the land the story of the Dust Bowl 2000 · Milton Meltzer | Level 7-8 | 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. Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) (2 books by Edward F. Dolan) lands at a grades 7–8 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 Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) Books
Beyond the frontier
Edward F. Dolan
Beyond the frontier
Edward F. Dolan
Driven from the land
Milton Meltzer
Driven from the land
Milton Meltzer
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Questions about the Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) series
- What reading level is the Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) series?
- Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) books are at a grades 7–8 reading level (average grade level 7.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Beyond the frontier (2000); Driven from the land (2000).
- What age is the Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Great Journeys (Marshall Cavendish) 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.