The Last Kids on Earth Books in Order
8 books by Max Brallier. Reading level: Grade 5. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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. The Last Kids on Earth (8 books by Max Brallier) lands at reading level Grade 5, with average content intensity 2/5.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
The Last Kids on Earth Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book 1 | The last kids on Earth Max Brallier | Level 5 | Mild |
| Book 2 | The last kids on Earth and the zombie parade! Max Brallier | Level 5 | Mild |
| Book 3 | Use your words, Sophie Rosemary Wells | Level 5 | Gentle |
| Book 4 | The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate | Level 5 | Mild |
| Book 5 | Brackenbeast Kate Alice Marshall | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 6 | The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress Max Brallier | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 7 | The Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension Max Brallier | Level 5 | Mild |
| Book 8 | Sari Sisters Anitha Rao-Robinson | Level 5 | Gentle |
All The Last Kids on Earth Books
The last kids on Earth
Max Brallier
The last kids on Earth
Max Brallier
The last kids on Earth and the zombie parade!
Max Brallier
The last kids on Earth and the zombie parade!
Max Brallier
Use your words, Sophie
Rosemary Wells
Use your words, Sophie
Rosemary Wells
The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond
Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate
The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond
Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate
Brackenbeast
Kate Alice Marshall
Brackenbeast
Kate Alice Marshall
The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress
Max Brallier
The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress
Max Brallier
The Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension
Max Brallier
The Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension
Max Brallier
Sari Sisters
Anitha Rao-Robinson
Sari Sisters
Anitha Rao-Robinson
Questions about the The Last Kids on Earth series
- What reading level is the The Last Kids on Earth series?
- The The Last Kids on Earth series by Max Brallier is at a Grade 5 reading level (average Grade 5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 8 books in the series.
- What order should I read the The Last Kids on Earth books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 8 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the The Last Kids on Earth series appropriate for?
- The The Last Kids on Earth series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.