Heck Books in Order
Heck is a 6-book series by Dale E. Basye for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with mild to intense content (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to intense
- HootRated 2–4 out of 5 · avg 2.3
Heck Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Heck books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heck 2008 | Level 6 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 2 | Rapacia 2009 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Blimpo 2010 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | Fibble 2011 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Snivel The Fifth Circle Of Heck 2012 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | Wise Acres 2013 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Mild to Intense across 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. Heck (6 books by Dale E. Basye) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 2.3/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Heck Books
Heck
Dale E. Basye
Heck
Dale E. Basye
Rapacia
Dale E. Basye
Rapacia
Dale E. Basye
Blimpo
Dale E. Basye
Blimpo
Dale E. Basye
Fibble
Dale E. Basye
Fibble
Dale E. Basye
Snivel The Fifth Circle Of Heck
Dale E. Basye
Snivel The Fifth Circle Of Heck
Dale E. Basye
Wise Acres
Dale E. Basye
Wise Acres
Dale E. Basye
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Questions about the Heck series
- What reading level is the Heck series?
- Heck books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 6.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Heck books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Heck books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Heck (2008); Rapacia (2009); Blimpo (2010); Fibble (2011); Snivel The Fifth Circle Of Heck (2012); and 1 more.
- What age is the Heck series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Heck for ages 9–12. Content is mild to intense (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.