Oxford Reading Tree Books in Order
Oxford Reading Tree is a 7-book series by Roderick Hunt for ages 5–8, at a grades K–2 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 7
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Oxford Reading Tree Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Oxford Reading Tree books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford Reading Tree : Stage 4 : More Stories C an Important Case 2011 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Oxford Reading Tree : Stage 6 : More Stories B the Stolen Crown Part 1 2011 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Oxford Reading Tree: Level 3: Stories: A Cat in the Tree 2011 | Level K-1 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Stories: House for Sale 2011 | Level K-1 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Stories: The Magic Key 2011 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 6 | Put It Back 2011 | Level K-1 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 7 | Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Stories: The New House | Level K-1 | 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. Oxford Reading Tree (7 books by Roderick Hunt) lands at a grades K–2 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 Oxford Reading Tree Books
Oxford Reading Tree : Stage 4 : More Stories C
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree : Stage 4 : More Stories C
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree : Stage 6 : More Stories B
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree : Stage 6 : More Stories B
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 3: Stories: A Cat in the Tree
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 3: Stories: A Cat in the Tree
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Stories: House for Sale
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Stories: House for Sale
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Stories: The Magic Key
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Stories: The Magic Key
Roderick Hunt
Put It Back
Roderick Hunt
Put It Back
Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Stories: The New House
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Stories: The New House
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Questions about the Oxford Reading Tree series
- What reading level is the Oxford Reading Tree series?
- Oxford Reading Tree books are at a grades K–2 reading level (average grade level 1.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Oxford Reading Tree books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Oxford Reading Tree books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Oxford Reading Tree : Stage 4 : More Stories C (2011); Oxford Reading Tree : Stage 6 : More Stories B (2011); Oxford Reading Tree: Level 3: Stories: A Cat in the Tree (2011); Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Stories: House for Sale (2011); Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Stories: The Magic Key (2011); and 2 more.
- What age is the Oxford Reading Tree series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Oxford Reading Tree 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.