Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Books in Order
6 books by John F. Prevost. Reading level: Grades 3.8–4.4. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
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. Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library (6 books by John F. Prevost) lands at reading level Grades 3.8–4.4, with average content intensity 1.5/5.
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
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across the series.
Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great white sharks John F. Prevost | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | Hammerhead sharks John F. Prevost | Level 4 | Gentle |
| 3 | Nurse sharks John F. Prevost | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 4 | Sand sharks John F. Prevost | Level 4-5 | Intense |
| 5 | Thresher Sharks (Sharks Set II) Adam G. Klein | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 6 | Whale sharks John F. Prevost | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
All Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Books
Great white sharks
John F. Prevost
Great white sharks
John F. Prevost
Hammerhead sharks
John F. Prevost
Hammerhead sharks
John F. Prevost
Nurse sharks
John F. Prevost
Nurse sharks
John F. Prevost
Sand sharks
John F. Prevost
Sand sharks
John F. Prevost
Thresher Sharks (Sharks Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Thresher Sharks (Sharks Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Whale sharks
John F. Prevost
Whale sharks
John F. Prevost
Questions about the Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series
- What reading level is the Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series?
- The Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series by John F. Prevost is at a Grades 3.8–4.4 reading level (average Grade 4.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series appropriate for?
- The Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1.5/5. 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.