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Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) Books in Order

Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) is a 2-book series by W. Bruce Cameron for ages 9–12, at a grade 4 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grade 4
Average grade level 4.1
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Lily to the Rescue
2021
Level 4 9-12 Gentle
2 Lily to the Rescue
Lost Little Leopard
2021
Level 4-5 9-12 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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. Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) (2 books by W. Bruce Cameron) lands at a grade 4 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.

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Questions about the Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) series

What reading level is the Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) series?
Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) books are at a grade 4 reading level (average grade level 4.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Lily to the Rescue (2021); Lily to the Rescue (2021).
What age is the Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Lily to the Rescue (Starscape) 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.