Queen's Thief Books in Order
2 books by Megan Whalen Turner. Reading level: Grades 6.4–6.5. MG+.
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. Queen's Thief (2 books by Megan Whalen Turner) lands at reading level Grades 6.4–6.5, with average content intensity 3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Queen's Thief Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Return of the Thief (Queen's Thief Book 6) Megan Whalen Turner | Level 6-7 | Moderate |
| 2 | Thick as Thieves Megan Whalen Turner | Level 6-7 | Moderate |
All Queen's Thief Books
Questions about the Queen's Thief series
- What reading level is the Queen's Thief series?
- The Queen's Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner is at a Grades 6.4–6.5 reading level (average Grade 6.5). Intended for MG+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Queen's Thief books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 2 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Queen's Thief series appropriate for?
- The Queen's Thief series is recommended for MG+. The average content intensity is 3/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.