Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books Books in Order
4 books by Pam Rosenberg. Reading level: Grades 4.8–5.4. 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. Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books (4 books by Pam Rosenberg) lands at reading level Grades 4.8–5.4, 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blecch! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your School (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) Pam Rosenberg | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | Eek! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Food (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) Pam Rosenberg | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 3 | Yikes! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff Underwater (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) Pam Rosenberg | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 4 | Yuck! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Garden (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books) Pam Rosenberg | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
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
Questions about the Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books series
- What reading level is the Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books series?
- The Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books series by Pam Rosenberg is at a Grades 4.8–5.4 reading level (average Grade 5.1). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books series appropriate for?
- The Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books 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.