What reading level is the Need to Know Library series?

The Need to Know Library series by Claudia B. Manley is at a Grades 6.2–8.2 reading level (average Grade 6.3). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 4 books in the series.

What order should I read the Need to Know Library books?

The Need to Know Library series has 4 books in order: 1. Everything You Need to Know About Custody, 2. Everything you need to know about drug abuse, 3. Everything you need to know about teens who kill, 4. Everything you need to know when someone you know has been killed.

What age is the Need to Know Library series appropriate for?

The Need to Know Library series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 3.3/5.

Need to Know Library Books in Order

4 books by Claudia B. Manley. Reading level: Grades 6.2–8.2. Upper Grades (Ages 12+).

Books

Grades 6.2–8.2

Reading Level

3.3/5

Avg. Intensity

Upper Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Need to Know Library Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Everything You Need to Know About Custody Claudia B. Manley	Level 8-9	Moderate
2	Everything you need to know about drug abuse Arthur Herscovitch	Level 6-7	Moderate
3	Everything you need to know about teens who kill Jeffrey A. Margolis	Level 8-9	Intense
4	Everything you need to know when someone you know has been killed Jay Schleifer	Level 6-7	Moderate