Overcoming Adversity Books in Order
3 books by Hill, Anne E.. Reading level: Grades 7.4–8.5. Upper Grades (Ages 12+).
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. Overcoming Adversity (3 books by Hill, Anne E.) lands at reading level Grades 7.4–8.5, with average content intensity 2/5.
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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
Overcoming Adversity Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekaterina Gordeeva Hill, Anne E. | Level 7-8 | Mild |
| 2 | James Earl Jones Judy L. Hasday | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 3 | Tim Allen John F. Wukovits | Level 7-8 | Moderate |
All Overcoming Adversity Books
Questions about the Overcoming Adversity series
- What reading level is the Overcoming Adversity series?
- The Overcoming Adversity series by Hill, Anne E. is at a Grades 7.4–8.5 reading level (average Grade 7.8). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Overcoming Adversity books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 3 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 Overcoming Adversity series appropriate for?
- The Overcoming Adversity series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 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.