People in the News Books in Order
People in the News is a 15-book series by John F. Wukovits for ages 13+, at a grades 7–9 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 15
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 1.7
People in the News Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most People in the News books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Gates 1999 · Adam Woog | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 2 | Jim Carrey 1999 | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 3 | Stephen King 1999 | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 4 | Colin Powell 2000 | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Mild |
| 5 | R. L. Stine 2000 · Joel H. Cohen | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Intense |
| 6 | Drew Barrymore 2001 · Anne E. Hill | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 7 | Sandra Bullock 2001 · Anne E. Hill | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 8 | People in the News - Sting (People in the News) 2002 · Anne E. Hill | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 9 | Ben Affleck 2004 | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Mild |
| 10 | Reese Witherspoon 2004 · Anne E. Hill | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 11 | Kirsten Dunst 2005 · Anne E. Hill | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 12 | Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen 2005 · Terri Dougherty | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 13 | People in the News - Lance Armstrong (People in the News) 2005 · John F. Grabowski | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 14 | Tobey Maguire 2006 | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Mild |
| 15 | Shakira 2007 · Holly Day | Level 8-9 | 13+ | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense 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. People in the News (15 books by John F. Wukovits) lands at a grades 7–9 reading level, with average content intensity 1.7/5. 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 People in the News Books
Bill Gates
Adam Woog
Bill Gates
Adam Woog
Jim Carrey
John F. Wukovits
Jim Carrey
John F. Wukovits
Stephen King
John F. Wukovits
Stephen King
John F. Wukovits
Colin Powell
John F. Wukovits
Colin Powell
John F. Wukovits
R. L. Stine
Joel H. Cohen
R. L. Stine
Joel H. Cohen
Drew Barrymore
Anne E. Hill
Drew Barrymore
Anne E. Hill
Sandra Bullock
Anne E. Hill
Sandra Bullock
Anne E. Hill
People in the News - Sting (People in the News)
Anne E. Hill
People in the News - Sting (People in the News)
Anne E. Hill
Ben Affleck
John F. Wukovits
Ben Affleck
John F. Wukovits
Reese Witherspoon
Anne E. Hill
Reese Witherspoon
Anne E. Hill
Kirsten Dunst
Anne E. Hill
Kirsten Dunst
Anne E. Hill
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Terri Dougherty
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Terri Dougherty
People in the News - Lance Armstrong (People in the News)
John F. Grabowski
People in the News - Lance Armstrong (People in the News)
John F. Grabowski
Tobey Maguire
John F. Wukovits
Tobey Maguire
John F. Wukovits
Shakira
Holly Day
Shakira
Holly Day
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Questions about the People in the News series
- What reading level is the People in the News series?
- People in the News books are at a grades 7–9 reading level (average grade level 8.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 15 books in the series.
- What order should I read the People in the News books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most People in the News books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Bill Gates (1999); Jim Carrey (1999); Stephen King (1999); Colin Powell (2000); R. L. Stine (2000); and 10 more.
- What age is the People in the News series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends People in the News for ages 13+. Content is gentle to intense (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.