What reading level is the Portraits of Little Women series?

Portraits of Little Women books are at a grades 3–5 reading level (average grade level 4.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 12 books in the series.

What order should I read the Portraits of Little Women books?

Series numbers aren't available for most Portraits of Little Women books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Amy's story (1997); Beth's story (1997); Jo's story (1997); Amy makes a friend (1998); Beth makes a friend (1998); and 7 more.

What age is the Portraits of Little Women series appropriate for?

HootRated recommends Portraits of Little Women for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

Portraits of Little Women Books in Order

Portraits of Little Women is a 12-book series by Susan Beth Pfeffer for ages 9–12, at a grades 3–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).

Books: 12; By publication date
Reading level: Grades 3–5; Average grade level 4.1
Recommended ages: Ages 9–12; From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity: Gentle to mild; HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3

Portraits of Little Women Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Portraits of Little Women books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

#	Title	Reading Level	Ages	Content
1	Amy's story 1997	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
2	Beth's story 1997	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
3	Jo's story 1997	Level 4-5	9-12	Mild
4	Amy makes a friend 1998	Level 4	9-12	Mild
5	Beth makes a friend 1998	Level 4	9-12	Mild
6	Christmas dreams : four stories 1998	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
7	Jo makes a friend Coming of Age Stories by Irish and Irish American Writers 1998	Level 3-4	9-12	Gentle
8	Meg makes a friend 1998	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
9	A gift for Amy 1999	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
10	A gift for Beth 1999	Level 3-4	9-12	Gentle
11	A gift for Jo 1999	Level 4-5	9-12	Mild
12	A gift for Meg 1999	Level 4	9-12	Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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. Portraits of Little Women (12 books by Susan Beth Pfeffer) lands at a grades 3–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

Susan Beth Pfeffer

Level 4 Gentle

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Questions about the Portraits of Little Women series

What reading level is the Portraits of Little Women series?: Portraits of Little Women books are at a grades 3–5 reading level (average grade level 4.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 12 books in the series.
What order should I read the Portraits of Little Women books?: Series numbers aren't available for most Portraits of Little Women books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Amy's story (1997); Beth's story (1997); Jo's story (1997); Amy makes a friend (1998); Beth makes a friend (1998); and 7 more.
What age is the Portraits of Little Women series appropriate for?: HootRated recommends Portraits of Little Women for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.