Other Side of the Story Books in Order
Other Side of the Story is a 2-book series by Nancy Loewen for ages 5–8, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Other Side of the Story Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Other Side of the Story books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankly, I Never Wanted to Kiss Anybody! The Story of the Frog Prince, as Told by the Frog 2013 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | No Kidding, Mermaids Are a Joke! The Story of the Little Mermaid as Told by the Prince 2013 | Level 3-4 | 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. Other Side of the Story (2 books by Nancy Loewen) lands at a grades 2–3 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 Other Side of the Story Books
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Questions about the Other Side of the Story series
- What reading level is the Other Side of the Story series?
- Other Side of the Story books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Other Side of the Story books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Other Side of the Story books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Frankly, I Never Wanted to Kiss Anybody! (2013); No Kidding, Mermaids Are a Joke! (2013).
- What age is the Other Side of the Story series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Other Side of the Story 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.