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Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries Books in Order

Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries is a 2-book series by Jake Maddox for ages 9–12, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 3–4
Average grade level 3.8
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle to mild
HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.5

Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Football Foul Play
2021
Level 4 9-12 Gentle
2 Off Base
2022
Level 3-4 9-12 Mild

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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. Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries (2 books by Jake Maddox) lands at a grades 3–4 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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.

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Questions about the Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries series

What reading level is the Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries series?
Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 3.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Football Foul Play (2021); Off Base (2022).
What age is the Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox JV Mysteries for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.