Journey to the Past Books in Order
6 books by Romano Solbiati. Reading level: Grades 7.4–8.4. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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. Journey to the Past (6 books by Romano Solbiati) lands at reading level Grades 7.4–8.4, with average content intensity 1/5. 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.
Journey to the Past Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Egypt Romano Solbiati | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 2 | Classical Athens Mario Denti | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 3 | Florence in the 1400s Marco Zelasco | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Imperial Rome Mario Denti | Level 8 | Gentle |
| 5 | Mayan Tikal (Journey to the Past) Romano Solbiati | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 6 | Medieval Paris (Journey to the Past) Anna Cazzini Tartaglino | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
All Journey to the Past Books
Ancient Egypt
Romano Solbiati
Ancient Egypt
Romano Solbiati
Classical Athens
Mario Denti
Classical Athens
Mario Denti
Florence in the 1400s
Marco Zelasco
Florence in the 1400s
Marco Zelasco
Imperial Rome
Mario Denti
Imperial Rome
Mario Denti
Mayan Tikal (Journey to the Past)
Romano Solbiati
Mayan Tikal (Journey to the Past)
Romano Solbiati
Medieval Paris (Journey to the Past)
Anna Cazzini Tartaglino
Medieval Paris (Journey to the Past)
Anna Cazzini Tartaglino
Questions about the Journey to the Past series
- What reading level is the Journey to the Past series?
- The Journey to the Past series by Romano Solbiati is at a Grades 7.4–8.4 reading level (average Grade 8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Journey to the Past books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 Journey to the Past series appropriate for?
- The Journey to the Past series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.