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Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) Books in Order

Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) is a 3-book series by Paul Tobin for ages 9–12, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with mild to intense content (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5).

Books
3
In series order
Reading level
Grades 2–3
Average grade level 2.7
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Mild to intense
HootRated 2–4 out of 5 · avg 2.7

Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) Reading Order

All 3 Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) books, numbered in series order; books without a confirmed series number follow, by publication date.

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Petal to the Metal #1
Battle extravagonzo
2017
Level 2-3 9-12 Mild
1 Battle Extravagonzo #1
2019
Level 3-4 9-12 Mild
Also in the series (no confirmed series number)
— Plants vs. zombies
Garden warfare
2017
Level 2-3 9-12 Intense

Content Intensity Across the Series

Gradual Escalation

Content gradually intensifies from Mild to Intense.

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First book Latest book

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. Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) (3 books by Paul Tobin) lands at a grades 2–3 reading level, with average content intensity 2.7/5. Content intensity edges up across the run; the last few books carry heavier themes than the first.

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.

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Questions about the Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) series

What reading level is the Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) series?
Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 2.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) books?
Read the Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) books in series order: Book 1: Petal to the Metal #1; Book 1: Battle Extravagonzo #1; Plants vs. zombies (2017). 1 more book has no confirmed series number and is listed after the numbered books by publication date.
What age is the Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Plants vs. Zombies (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) for ages 9–12. Content is mild to intense (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5). Content intensity edges up across the run; the last few books carry heavier themes than the first.