What reading level is the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series?

The On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series by Candice F. Ransom is at a Grades 2.8–3.5 reading level (average Grade 3.3). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 5 books in the series.

What order should I read the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) books?

The On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series has 5 books in order: 1. Cracking the wall, 2. Danger at Sand Cave, 3. Kate Shelley and the midnight express, 4. Rescue on the Outer Banks, 5. The snow walker.

What age is the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series appropriate for?

The On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 2.2/5.

On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) Books in Order

5 books by Candice F. Ransom. Reading level: Grades 2.8–3.5. 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. On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) (5 books by Candice F. Ransom) lands at reading level Grades 2.8–3.5, with average content intensity 2.2/5. 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.

Books

Grades 2.8–3.5

Reading Level

2.2/5

Avg. Intensity

Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Cracking the wall Eileen Lucas	Level 3-4	Moderate
2	Danger at Sand Cave Candice F. Ransom	Level 2-3	Mild
3	Kate Shelley and the midnight express Margaret K. Wetterer	Level 3-4	Mild
4	Rescue on the Outer Banks Candice F. Ransom	Level 3-4	Mild
5	The snow walker Margaret K. Wetterer	Level 3-4	Mild

Level 3-4 Mild

Questions about the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series

What reading level is the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series?: The On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series by Candice F. Ransom is at a Grades 2.8–3.5 reading level (average Grade 3.3). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 5 books in the series.
What order should I read the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) books?: The reading-order table above lists all 5 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 On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series appropriate for?: The On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 2.2/5. 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.