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Prince Not-So-Charming Books in Order

Prince Not-So-Charming is a 2-book series by Roy L. Hinuss for ages 5–8, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 3–4
Average grade level 3.8
Recommended ages
Ages 5–8
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Prince Not-So-Charming Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Prince Not-So-Charming books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Prince Not-So Charming
2018
Level 3-4 5-8 Gentle
2 Once Upon a Prank Level 3-4 5-8 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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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. Prince Not-So-Charming (2 books by Roy L. Hinuss) lands at a grades 3–4 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 Prince Not-So-Charming Books

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Questions about the Prince Not-So-Charming series

What reading level is the Prince Not-So-Charming series?
Prince Not-So-Charming books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 3.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Prince Not-So-Charming books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Prince Not-So-Charming books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Prince Not-So Charming (2018); Once Upon a Prank.
What age is the Prince Not-So-Charming series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Prince Not-So-Charming 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.