Princess School Books in Order
Princess School is a 6-book series by Jane B. Mason for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 1.8
Princess School Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Princess School books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beauty is a beast 2004 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 2 | If the shoe fits 2004 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Let down your hair 2004 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | Apple-y ever after 2005 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Princess Charming 2005 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Thorn in her side 2006 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | 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. Princess School (6 books by Jane B. Mason) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.8/5. 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 Princess School Books
Beauty is a beast
Jane B. Mason
Beauty is a beast
Jane B. Mason
If the shoe fits
Jane B. Mason
If the shoe fits
Jane B. Mason
Let down your hair
Jane B. Mason
Let down your hair
Jane B. Mason
Apple-y ever after
Jane B. Mason
Apple-y ever after
Jane B. Mason
Princess Charming
Jane B. Mason
Princess Charming
Jane B. Mason
Thorn in her side
Jane B. Mason
Thorn in her side
Jane B. Mason
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- Warriors Novella by Erin Hunter 5 books · Grades 5–6 · mild to moderate content
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Questions about the Princess School series
- What reading level is the Princess School series?
- Princess School books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Princess School books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Princess School books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Beauty is a beast (2004); If the shoe fits (2004); Let down your hair (2004); Apple-y ever after (2005); Princess Charming (2005); and 1 more.
- What age is the Princess School series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Princess School for ages 9–12. 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.