Spirit of Success Books in Order
Spirit of Success is a 3-book series by Melissa Maupin for ages 9+, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Spirit of Success Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Spirit of Success books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Story of Coca-Cola (Spirit of Success) 1999 | Level 7 | 11+ | Gentle |
| 2 | The story of Disney 1999 · John Passaro | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success) 1999 · Steven Ferry | Level 7-8 | 11+ | 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. Spirit of Success (3 books by Melissa Maupin) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 Spirit of Success Books
The Story of Coca-Cola (Spirit of Success)
Melissa Maupin
The Story of Coca-Cola (Spirit of Success)
Melissa Maupin
The story of Disney
John Passaro
The story of Disney
John Passaro
The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success)
Steven Ferry
The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success)
Steven Ferry
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Questions about the Spirit of Success series
- What reading level is the Spirit of Success series?
- Spirit of Success books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Spirit of Success books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Spirit of Success books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The Story of Coca-Cola (Spirit of Success) (1999); The story of Disney (1999); The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success) (1999).
- What age is the Spirit of Success series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Spirit of Success for ages 9+. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.