Library...The Lost Colony Books in Order
4 books by Susan Whitehurst. Reading level: Grades 4.6–5.5. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
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. Library...The Lost Colony (4 books by Susan Whitehurst) lands at reading level Grades 4.6–5.5, 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.
Library...The Lost Colony Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The colony of New Hampshire Susan Whitehurst | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | The colony of New Jersey Susan Whitehurst | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 3 | The colony of New York Susan Whitehurst | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 4 | The colony of Pennsylvania Susan Whitehurst | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
All Library...The Lost Colony Books
The colony of New Hampshire
Susan Whitehurst
The colony of New Hampshire
Susan Whitehurst
The colony of New Jersey
Susan Whitehurst
The colony of New Jersey
Susan Whitehurst
The colony of New York
Susan Whitehurst
The colony of New York
Susan Whitehurst
The colony of Pennsylvania
Susan Whitehurst
The colony of Pennsylvania
Susan Whitehurst
Questions about the Library...The Lost Colony series
- What reading level is the Library...The Lost Colony series?
- The Library...The Lost Colony series by Susan Whitehurst is at a Grades 4.6–5.5 reading level (average Grade 5). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Library...The Lost Colony books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 Library...The Lost Colony series appropriate for?
- The Library...The Lost Colony series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). 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.