What reading level is the Old Man's War series?

The Old Man's War series by John Scalzi is at a Grades 5.5–8 reading level (average Grade 6.9). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 6 books in the series.

What order should I read the Old Man's War books?

The Old Man's War series has 6 books in order: 1. Old Man’s War, 2. The Ghost Brigades, 3. The Last Colony, 4. Zoe’s Tale, 5. The human division, and 1 more.

What age is the Old Man's War series appropriate for?

The Old Man's War series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 3/5.

Old Man's War Books in Order

6 books by John Scalzi. Reading level: Grades 5.5–8. Upper Grades (Ages 12+).

Content Intensity Across the Series

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Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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Old Man's War Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
Book 1	Old Man’s War John Scalzi	Level 7	Moderate
Book 2	The Ghost Brigades John Scalzi	Level 5-6	Moderate
Book 3	The Last Colony John Scalzi	Level 7	Moderate
Book 4	Zoe’s Tale John Scalzi	Level 7	Moderate
Book 5	The human division John Scalzi	Level 8	Moderate
Book 6	The End of All Things John Scalzi	Level 7	Moderate