Queen's Thief Books in Order
Queen's Thief is a 2-book series by Megan Whalen Turner for ages 13+, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with moderate content (HootRated intensity 3/5).
- Books
- 2
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Moderate
- HootRated 3/5
Queen's Thief Reading Order
All 2 Queen's Thief books, numbered in series order; books without a confirmed series number follow, by publication date.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Return of the Thief (Queen's Thief Book 6) 2020 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Moderate |
| Also in the series (no confirmed series number) | ||||
| — | Thick as Thieves 2017 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout 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. Queen's Thief (2 books by Megan Whalen Turner) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 3/5. 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 Queen's Thief Books
Return of the Thief (Queen's Thief Book 6)
Megan Whalen Turner
Return of the Thief (Queen's Thief Book 6)
Megan Whalen Turner
Thick as Thieves
Megan Whalen Turner
Thick as Thieves
Megan Whalen Turner
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Questions about the Queen's Thief series
- What reading level is the Queen's Thief series?
- Queen's Thief books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 6.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Queen's Thief books?
- Read the Queen's Thief books in series order: Book 6: Return of the Thief (Queen's Thief Book 6); Thick as Thieves (2017). 1 more book has no confirmed series number and is listed after the numbered books by publication date.
- What age is the Queen's Thief series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Queen's Thief for ages 13+. Content is moderate (HootRated intensity 3/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.