Insiders (Simon) Books in Order
Insiders (Simon) is a 3-book series by John A. Long for ages 9–12, at a grade 7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Insiders (Simon) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Insiders (Simon) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinosaurs 2007 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Oceans (Insiders) 2007 · Beverly McMillan | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Extreme weather 2011 · H. Michael Mogil | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | 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. Insiders (Simon) (3 books by John A. Long) lands at a grade 7 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 Insiders (Simon) Books
Dinosaurs
John A. Long
Dinosaurs
John A. Long
Oceans (Insiders)
Beverly McMillan
Oceans (Insiders)
Beverly McMillan
Extreme weather
H. Michael Mogil
Extreme weather
H. Michael Mogil
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- Building on a Dream by Tamra B. Orr 5 books · Grades 5–6 · gentle content
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Questions about the Insiders (Simon) series
- What reading level is the Insiders (Simon) series?
- Insiders (Simon) books are at a grade 7 reading level (average grade level 7.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Insiders (Simon) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Insiders (Simon) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Dinosaurs (2007); Oceans (Insiders) (2007); Extreme weather (2011).
- What age is the Insiders (Simon) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Insiders (Simon) 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.