What reading level is the Spenser series?

The Spenser series by Robert B. Parker is at a Grades 3.3–4.2 reading level (average Grade 3.7). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 5 books in the series.

What order should I read the Spenser books?

The Spenser series has 5 books in order: 1. Hush money, 2. Painted Ladies, 3. School Days (Spenser), 4. Sixkill, 5. The professional.

What age is the Spenser series appropriate for?

The Spenser series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 3.6/5.

Spenser Books in Order

5 books by Robert B. Parker. Reading level: Grades 3.3–4.2. Upper Grades (Ages 12+).

Books

Grades 3.3–4.2

Reading Level

3.6/5

Avg. Intensity

Upper Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Varies

Content intensity ranges from Moderate to Very Intense across the series.

First book Latest book

Spenser Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Hush money Robert B. Parker	Level 4-5	Moderate
2	Painted Ladies Robert B. Parker	Level 3-4	Moderate
3	School Days (Spenser) Robert B. Parker	Level 3-4	Intense
4	Sixkill Robert B. Parker	Level 3-4	Moderate
5	The professional Robert B. Parker	Level 3-4	Very Intense