Rabbit Ears Books in Order
Rabbit Ears is a 2-book series by Eric Metaxas for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–6 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.5
Rabbit Ears Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Rabbit Ears books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peachboy 2005 | Level 6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | The three little pigs 2005 · Tom Roberts | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
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. Rabbit Ears (2 books by Eric Metaxas) lands at a grades 4–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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 Rabbit Ears Books
Peachboy
Eric Metaxas
Peachboy
Eric Metaxas
The three little pigs
Tom Roberts
The three little pigs
Tom Roberts
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Questions about the Rabbit Ears series
- What reading level is the Rabbit Ears series?
- Rabbit Ears books are at a grades 4–6 reading level (average grade level 5.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Rabbit Ears books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Rabbit Ears books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Peachboy (2005); The three little pigs (2005).
- What age is the Rabbit Ears series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Rabbit Ears 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.