On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) Books in Order
On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) is a 5-book series by Candice F. Ransom for ages 5–8, at a grades 2–4 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.2
On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kate Shelley and the midnight express 1990 · Margaret K. Wetterer | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 2 | The snow walker 1996 · Margaret K. Wetterer | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 3 | Cracking the wall The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine 1997 · Eileen Lucas | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Moderate |
| 4 | Danger at Sand Cave 2000 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 5 | Rescue on the Outer Banks 2002 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
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. On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) (5 books by Candice F. Ransom) lands at a grades 2–4 reading level, with average content intensity 2.2/5. 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 On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) Books
Kate Shelley and the midnight express
Margaret K. Wetterer
Kate Shelley and the midnight express
Margaret K. Wetterer
The snow walker
Margaret K. Wetterer
The snow walker
Margaret K. Wetterer
Cracking the wall
Eileen Lucas
Cracking the wall
Eileen Lucas
Danger at Sand Cave
Candice F. Ransom
Danger at Sand Cave
Candice F. Ransom
Rescue on the Outer Banks
Candice F. Ransom
Rescue on the Outer Banks
Candice F. Ransom
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Questions about the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series
- What reading level is the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series?
- On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) books are at a grades 2–4 reading level (average grade level 3.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Kate Shelley and the midnight express (1990); The snow walker (1996); Cracking the wall (1997); Danger at Sand Cave (2000); Rescue on the Outer Banks (2002).
- What age is the On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner) for ages 5–8. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.