Overcoming Adversity Books in Order
Overcoming Adversity is a 3-book series by Anne E. Hill for ages 13+, at a grades 7–9 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 2
Overcoming Adversity Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Overcoming Adversity books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekaterina Gordeeva 1998 | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Mild |
| 2 | James Earl Jones 1998 · Judy L. Hasday | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 3 | Tim Allen 1999 · John F. Wukovits | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across 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. Overcoming Adversity (3 books by Anne E. Hill) lands at a grades 7–9 reading level, with average content intensity 2/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Overcoming Adversity Books
Ekaterina Gordeeva
Anne E. Hill
Ekaterina Gordeeva
Anne E. Hill
James Earl Jones
Judy L. Hasday
James Earl Jones
Judy L. Hasday
Tim Allen
John F. Wukovits
Tim Allen
John F. Wukovits
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Questions about the Overcoming Adversity series
- What reading level is the Overcoming Adversity series?
- Overcoming Adversity books are at a grades 7–9 reading level (average grade level 7.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Overcoming Adversity books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Overcoming Adversity books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Ekaterina Gordeeva (1998); James Earl Jones (1998); Tim Allen (1999).
- What age is the Overcoming Adversity series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Overcoming Adversity for ages 13+. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.