Tao, the Little Samurai Books in Order
Tao, the Little Samurai is a 4-book series by Laurent Richard for ages 9–12, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Tao, the Little Samurai Reading Order
All 4 Tao, the Little Samurai books, numbered in series order; books without a confirmed series number follow, by publication date.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pranks and attacks! Book 1 2014 | Level 2-3 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Ninjas and knock outs! Book 2 2014 | Level 2-3 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Clowns and dragons! Book 3 2014 | Level 2-3 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| Also in the series (no confirmed series number) | ||||
| — | Wild Animals! 2014 | Level 2-3 | 9-12 | Mild |
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. Tao, the Little Samurai (4 books by Laurent Richard) lands at a grades 2–3 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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 Tao, the Little Samurai Books
Pranks and attacks!
Laurent Richard
Pranks and attacks!
Laurent Richard
Ninjas and knock outs!
Laurent Richard
Ninjas and knock outs!
Laurent Richard
Clowns and dragons!
Laurent Richard
Clowns and dragons!
Laurent Richard
Wild Animals!
Laurent Richard
Wild Animals!
Laurent Richard
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Questions about the Tao, the Little Samurai series
- What reading level is the Tao, the Little Samurai series?
- Tao, the Little Samurai books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 2.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Tao, the Little Samurai books?
- Read the Tao, the Little Samurai books in series order: Book 1: Pranks and attacks!; Book 2: Ninjas and knock outs!; Book 3: Clowns and dragons!; Wild Animals! (2014). 1 more book has no confirmed series number and is listed after the numbered books by publication date.
- What age is the Tao, the Little Samurai series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Tao, the Little Samurai for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.