Journey to the Past Books in Order
Journey to the Past is a 6-book series by Romano Solbiati for ages 9–12, at a grades 7–8 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Journey to the Past Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Journey to the Past books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Egypt 2001 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Classical Athens 2001 · Mario Denti | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Florence in the 1400s 2001 · Marco Zelasco | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Imperial Rome 2001 · Mario Denti | Level 8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Mayan Tikal (Journey to the Past) 2001 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Medieval Paris (Journey to the Past) 2001 · Anna Cazzini Tartaglino | 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. Journey to the Past (6 books by Romano Solbiati) lands at a grades 7–8 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 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
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Questions about the Journey to the Past series
- What reading level is the Journey to the Past series?
- Journey to the Past books are at a grades 7–8 reading level (average grade level 8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Journey to the Past books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Journey to the Past books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Ancient Egypt (2001); Classical Athens (2001); Florence in the 1400s (2001); Imperial Rome (2001); Mayan Tikal (Journey to the Past) (2001); and 1 more.
- What age is the Journey to the Past series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Journey to the Past 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.