Junkyard Dan Books in Order
2 books by Elisa Leonard. Reading level: Grades 2.2–2.3. Upper Grades (Ages 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. Junkyard Dan (2 books by Elisa Leonard) lands at reading level Grades 2.2–2.3, with average content intensity 2/5.
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
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
Junkyard Dan Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gun in the Back (Junkyard Dan Series) : (Junkyard Dan Series) Elisa Leonard | Level 2-3 | Moderate |
| 2 | Plans (Junkyard Dan Series) : (Junkyard Dan Series) Meg Gulanick, Judith L. Myers | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
All Junkyard Dan Books
Gun in the Back (Junkyard Dan Series) : (Junkyard Dan Series)
Elisa Leonard
Gun in the Back (Junkyard Dan Series) : (Junkyard Dan Series)
Elisa Leonard
Plans (Junkyard Dan Series) : (Junkyard Dan Series)
Meg Gulanick, Judith L. Myers
Plans (Junkyard Dan Series) : (Junkyard Dan Series)
Meg Gulanick, Judith L. Myers
Questions about the Junkyard Dan series
- What reading level is the Junkyard Dan series?
- The Junkyard Dan series by Elisa Leonard is at a Grades 2.2–2.3 reading level (average Grade 2.2). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Junkyard Dan books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 2 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 Junkyard Dan series appropriate for?
- The Junkyard Dan series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 2/5. 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.