My First Graphic Novel Books in Order
My First Graphic Novel is a 3-book series by Christianne C. Jones for ages 5–8, at a grades 1–2 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
My First Graphic Novel Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most My First Graphic Novel books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rah-rah Ruby! 2009 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | The cat that disappeared 2010 · Lori Mortensen | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | The quick quarterback 2012 · Michelle Lord | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | 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. My First Graphic Novel (3 books by Christianne C. Jones) lands at a grades 1–2 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 My First Graphic Novel Books
Rah-rah Ruby!
Christianne C. Jones
Rah-rah Ruby!
Christianne C. Jones
The cat that disappeared
Lori Mortensen
The cat that disappeared
Lori Mortensen
The quick quarterback
Michelle Lord
The quick quarterback
Michelle Lord
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Questions about the My First Graphic Novel series
- What reading level is the My First Graphic Novel series?
- My First Graphic Novel books are at a grades 1–2 reading level (average grade level 1.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the My First Graphic Novel books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most My First Graphic Novel books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Rah-rah Ruby! (2009); The cat that disappeared (2010); The quick quarterback (2012).
- What age is the My First Graphic Novel series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends My First Graphic Novel for ages 5–8. 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.