Tapestry Books in Order
Tapestry is a 4-book series by Henry H. Neff for ages 11+, at a grades 5–7 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.5
Tapestry Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Tapestry books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The hound of Rowan 2007 | Level 5-6 | 11+ | Mild |
| 2 | The second siege 2008 | Level 6-7 | 11+ | Moderate |
| 3 | The Fiend and the Forge 2010 | Level 6-7 | 11+ | Moderate |
| 4 | The maelstrom 2012 | Level 6-7 | 11+ | 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. Tapestry (4 books by Henry H. Neff) lands at a grades 5–7 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 Tapestry Books
The hound of Rowan
Henry H. Neff
The hound of Rowan
Henry H. Neff
The second siege
Henry H. Neff
The second siege
Henry H. Neff
The Fiend and the Forge
Henry H. Neff
The Fiend and the Forge
Henry H. Neff
The maelstrom
Henry H. Neff
The maelstrom
Henry H. Neff
Series Like Tapestry: What to Read Next
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- Heck by Dale E. Basye 6 books · Grades 6–7 · mild to intense content
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Questions about the Tapestry series
- What reading level is the Tapestry series?
- Tapestry books are at a grades 5–7 reading level (average grade level 6.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 11+. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Tapestry books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Tapestry books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The hound of Rowan (2007); The second siege (2008); The Fiend and the Forge (2010); The maelstrom (2012).
- What age is the Tapestry series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Tapestry for ages 11+. 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.