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History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) Books in Order

6 books by Gail Terp. Reading level: Grades 3.3–3.6. 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. History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) (6 books by Gail Terp) lands at reading level Grades 3.3–3.6, with average content intensity 1/5. 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.

6
Books
Grades 3.3–3.6
Reading Level
1/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Gladiators
Gail Terp
Level 3-4 Gentle
2 Knights
Gail Terp
Level 3-4 Gentle
3 Ninja
Gail Terp
Level 3-4 Gentle
4 Pirates
Gail Terp
Level 3-4 Gentle
5 Samurai
Gail Terp
Level 3-4 Gentle
6 Vikings
Gail Terp
Level 3-4 Gentle

Questions about the History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) series

What reading level is the History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) series?
The History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) series by Gail Terp is at a Grades 3.3–3.6 reading level (average Grade 3.4). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
What order should I read the History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) books?
The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) series appropriate for?
The History's Warriors; Bolt (Black Rabbit) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.