In Their Own Words (Grolier) Books in Order
In Their Own Words (Grolier) is a 4-book series by Judith E. Greenberg for ages 13+, at a grades 6–8 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.3
In Their Own Words (Grolier) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most In Their Own Words (Grolier) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A pioneer woman's memoir 1995 · Arabella Fulton | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Mild |
| 2 | Letters from a World War II G.I. 1995 · Keith Winston | Level 7 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 3 | Journal of a revolutionary war woman 1996 | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Mild |
| 4 | Newcomers to America 1996 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Mild |
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. In Their Own Words (Grolier) (4 books by Judith E. Greenberg) lands at a grades 6–8 reading level, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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 In Their Own Words (Grolier) Books
A pioneer woman's memoir
Arabella Fulton
A pioneer woman's memoir
Arabella Fulton
Letters from a World War II G.I.
Keith Winston
Letters from a World War II G.I.
Keith Winston
Journal of a revolutionary war woman
Judith E. Greenberg
Journal of a revolutionary war woman
Judith E. Greenberg
Newcomers to America
Judith E. Greenberg
Newcomers to America
Judith E. Greenberg
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Questions about the In Their Own Words (Grolier) series
- What reading level is the In Their Own Words (Grolier) series?
- In Their Own Words (Grolier) books are at a grades 6–8 reading level (average grade level 7.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the In Their Own Words (Grolier) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most In Their Own Words (Grolier) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: A pioneer woman's memoir (1995); Letters from a World War II G.I. (1995); Journal of a revolutionary war woman (1996); Newcomers to America (1996).
- What age is the In Their Own Words (Grolier) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends In Their Own Words (Grolier) for ages 13+. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.