What reading level is the Silo series?

The Silo series by Hugh Howey is at a Grades 7–7.5 reading level (average Grade 7.2). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 5 books in the series.

What order should I read the Silo books?

The Silo series has 5 books in order: 1. Wool, 2. Blood Brotherhood, 3. Shift, 4. City of Strangers, 5. Dust.

What age is the Silo series appropriate for?

The Silo series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 3/5.

Silo Books in Order

5 books by Hugh Howey. Reading level: Grades 7–7.5. Upper Grades (Ages 12+).

Books

Grades 7–7.5

Reading Level

3/5

Avg. Intensity

Upper Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Silo Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
Book 1	Wool Hugh Howey	Level 7	Moderate
Book 2	Blood Brotherhood Robert Barnard	Level 7-8	Moderate
Book 2	Shift Hugh Howey	Level 7	Moderate
Book 3	City of Strangers Robert Barnard	Level 7-8	Moderate
Book 3	Dust Hugh Howey	Level 7	Moderate

Level 7 Moderate