In Their Own Words (Grolier) Books in Order
4 books by Judith E. Greenberg. Reading level: Grades 6.8–8.2. Upper Grades (Ages 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. In Their Own Words (Grolier) (4 books by Judith E. Greenberg) lands at reading level Grades 6.8–8.2, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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.
In Their Own Words (Grolier) Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A pioneer woman's memoir Arabella Fulton | Level 7-8 | Mild |
| 2 | Journal of a revolutionary war woman Judith E. Greenberg | Level 8-9 | Mild |
| 3 | Letters from a World War II G.I. Keith Winston | Level 7 | Moderate |
| 4 | Newcomers to America Judith E. Greenberg | Level 6-7 | Mild |
All In Their Own Words (Grolier) Books
A pioneer woman's memoir
Arabella Fulton
A pioneer woman's memoir
Arabella Fulton
Journal of a revolutionary war woman
Judith E. Greenberg
Journal of a revolutionary war woman
Judith E. Greenberg
Letters from a World War II G.I.
Keith Winston
Letters from a World War II G.I.
Keith Winston
Newcomers to America
Judith E. Greenberg
Newcomers to America
Judith E. Greenberg
Questions about the In Their Own Words (Grolier) series
- What reading level is the In Their Own Words (Grolier) series?
- The In Their Own Words (Grolier) series by Judith E. Greenberg is at a Grades 6.8–8.2 reading level (average Grade 7.3). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the In Their Own Words (Grolier) 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 In Their Own Words (Grolier) series appropriate for?
- The In Their Own Words (Grolier) series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 2.3/5. 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.