Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books Books in Order
Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books is a 4-book series by Pam Rosenberg for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blecch! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your School (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) 2007 | Level 4-5 | 9+ | Gentle |
| 2 | Eek! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Food (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) 2007 | Level 5-6 | 10+ | Gentle |
| 3 | Yikes! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff Underwater (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) 2007 | Level 5-6 | 10+ | Gentle |
| 4 | Yuck! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Garden (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) 2007 | Level 5-6 | 10+ | Gentle |
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. Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books (4 books by Pam Rosenberg) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books Books
Blecch! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your School (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
Blecch! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your School (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
Eek! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Food (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
Eek! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Food (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
Yikes! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff Underwater (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
Yikes! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff Underwater (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
Yuck! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Garden (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
Yuck! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Garden (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
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Questions about the Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books series
- What reading level is the Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books series?
- Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 5.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Blecch! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your School (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) (2007); Eek! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Food (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) (2007); Yikes! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff Underwater (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) (2007); Yuck! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Garden (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) (2007).
- What age is the Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.