Surviving Southside Books in Order
Surviving Southside is a 2-book series by Susan Korman for ages 13+, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with moderate to intense content (HootRated intensity 3–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate to intense
- HootRated 3–4 out of 5 · avg 3.5
Surviving Southside Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Surviving Southside books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Deal 2011 | Level 3-4 | 13+ | Intense |
| 2 | The Alliance 2013 · Gabriel Goodman | Level 3-4 | 13+ | Moderate |
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. Surviving Southside (2 books by Susan Korman) lands at a grades 3–4 reading level, with average content intensity 3.5/5. 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 Surviving Southside Books
Bad Deal
Susan Korman
Bad Deal
Susan Korman
The Alliance
Gabriel Goodman
The Alliance
Gabriel Goodman
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Questions about the Surviving Southside series
- What reading level is the Surviving Southside series?
- Surviving Southside books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 3.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Surviving Southside books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Surviving Southside books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Bad Deal (2011); The Alliance (2013).
- What age is the Surviving Southside series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Surviving Southside for ages 13+. Content is moderate to intense (HootRated intensity 3–4 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.