Little Stinker Books in Order
9 books by David Sargent. Reading level: Grades 2.9–3.4. 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. Little Stinker (9 books by David Sargent) lands at reading level Grades 2.9–3.4, with average content intensity 1.1/5. 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.
Little Stinker Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Hiding Place (Little Stinkers) David Sargent | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 2 | A Lye Soap Bath (Little Stinkers) David Sargent | Level 3-4 | Mild |
| 3 | A Shirt Full of Skunks (Little Stinkers) David Sargent | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 4 | A Straw Full of Milk (Little Stinkers) Dave Sargent | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 5 | I Named Him Sammy (Little Stinkers) Dave Sargent | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 6 | My Favorite Skunk (Little Stinkers) David Sargent | Level 3 | Gentle |
| 7 | Sammy Goes to School (Little Stinkers) David Sargent | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 8 | Sammys First Winter (Little Stinkers) David Sargent | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 9 | Sammys Hiding Place (Little Stinkers) David Sargent | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
All Little Stinker Books
A Hiding Place (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
A Hiding Place (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
A Lye Soap Bath (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
A Lye Soap Bath (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
A Shirt Full of Skunks (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
A Shirt Full of Skunks (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
A Straw Full of Milk (Little Stinkers)
Dave Sargent
A Straw Full of Milk (Little Stinkers)
Dave Sargent
I Named Him Sammy (Little Stinkers)
Dave Sargent
I Named Him Sammy (Little Stinkers)
Dave Sargent
My Favorite Skunk (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
My Favorite Skunk (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
Sammy Goes to School (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
Sammy Goes to School (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
Sammys First Winter (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
Sammys First Winter (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
Sammys Hiding Place (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
Sammys Hiding Place (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
Questions about the Little Stinker series
- What reading level is the Little Stinker series?
- The Little Stinker series by David Sargent is at a Grades 2.9–3.4 reading level (average Grade 3.1). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Little Stinker books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 9 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 Little Stinker series appropriate for?
- The Little Stinker series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1.1/5. 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.