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Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics Books in Order

Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics is a 2-book series by Deborah G. Felder for ages 5–8, at a grades 2–4 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 2–4
Average grade level 3.2
Recommended ages
Ages 5–8
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Mild to moderate
HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.5

Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 The war of the worlds
1991 · Mary Ann Evans
Level 2-3 5-8 Mild
2 Anne of Green Gables
1994
Level 3-4 5-8 Moderate

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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. Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics (2 books by Deborah G. Felder) lands at a grades 2–4 reading level, with average content intensity 2.5/5. 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 Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics Books

The war of the worlds

Mary Ann Evans

Cover of The war of the worlds

The war of the worlds

Mary Ann Evans

Level 2-3

Anne of Green Gables

Deborah G. Felder

Cover of Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

Deborah G. Felder

Level 3-4

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics series

What reading level is the Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics series?
Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics books are at a grades 2–4 reading level (average grade level 3.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The war of the worlds (1991); Anne of Green Gables (1994).
What age is the Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Stepping Stone; Stepping Stone Classic; Step into Classics; Bullseye Step into Classics for ages 5–8. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.