Jennie McGrady Mysteries Books in Order
Jennie McGrady Mysteries is an 11-book series by Patricia H. Rushford for ages 13+, at a grades 3–5 reading level, with mild to very intense content (HootRated intensity 2–5 out of 5).
- Books
- 11
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to very intense
- HootRated 2–5 out of 5 · avg 3.5
Jennie McGrady Mysteries Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Jennie McGrady Mysteries books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silent witness 1993 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 2 | Dying to win 1995 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 3 | Without a trace 1995 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Intense |
| 4 | Betrayed 1996 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 5 | In too deep 1996 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 6 | From the ashes 1997 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Mild |
| 7 | Over the edge 1997 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 8 | Abandoned (Jennie Mcgrady Mysteries) 1999 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 9 | Forgotten 2000 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Intense |
| 10 | Stranded 2001 | Level 3-4 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 11 | Grave matters 2002 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Mild to Very Intense across 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. Jennie McGrady Mysteries (11 books by Patricia H. Rushford) lands at a grades 3–5 reading level, with average content intensity 3.5/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Jennie McGrady Mysteries Books
Silent witness
Patricia H. Rushford
Silent witness
Patricia H. Rushford
Dying to win
Patricia H. Rushford
Dying to win
Patricia H. Rushford
Without a trace
Patricia H. Rushford
Without a trace
Patricia H. Rushford
Betrayed
Patricia H. Rushford
Betrayed
Patricia H. Rushford
In too deep
Patricia H. Rushford
In too deep
Patricia H. Rushford
From the ashes
Patricia H. Rushford
From the ashes
Patricia H. Rushford
Over the edge
Patricia H. Rushford
Over the edge
Patricia H. Rushford
Abandoned (Jennie Mcgrady Mysteries)
Patricia H. Rushford
Abandoned (Jennie Mcgrady Mysteries)
Patricia H. Rushford
Forgotten
Patricia H. Rushford
Forgotten
Patricia H. Rushford
Stranded
Patricia H. Rushford
Stranded
Patricia H. Rushford
Grave matters
Patricia H. Rushford
Grave matters
Patricia H. Rushford
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Questions about the Jennie McGrady Mysteries series
- What reading level is the Jennie McGrady Mysteries series?
- Jennie McGrady Mysteries books are at a grades 3–5 reading level (average grade level 4.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 11 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Jennie McGrady Mysteries books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Jennie McGrady Mysteries books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Silent witness (1993); Dying to win (1995); Without a trace (1995); Betrayed (1996); In too deep (1996); and 6 more.
- What age is the Jennie McGrady Mysteries series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Jennie McGrady Mysteries for ages 13+. Content is mild to very intense (HootRated intensity 2–5 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.