The Penderwicks Books in Order
The Penderwicks is a 5-book series by Jeanne Birdsall for ages 9–12, at a grade 5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 5
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.2
The Penderwicks Reading Order
All 5 The Penderwicks books, numbered in series order.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Penderwicks | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Penderwicks Paperback 4-Book Boxed Set The Penderwicks; the Penderwicks on Gardam Street; the Penderwicks at Point Mouette; the Penderwicks in Spring 2016 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The Penderwicks at Point Mouette | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | The Penderwicks in Spring | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | The Penderwicks at last 2018 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
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. The Penderwicks (5 books by Jeanne Birdsall) lands at a grade 5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.2/5. 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 The Penderwicks Books
The Penderwicks
Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks
Jeanne Birdsall
Penderwicks Paperback 4-Book Boxed Set
Jeanne Birdsall
Penderwicks Paperback 4-Book Boxed Set
Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette
Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette
Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks in Spring
Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks in Spring
Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks at last
Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks at last
Jeanne Birdsall
Series Like The Penderwicks: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
- Young at Heart by Jill C. Wheeler 5 books · Grades 4–5 · gentle content
- My Little Pony: Equestria Girls by Perdita Finn 8 books · Grades 4–5 · gentle content
- Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell 17 books · Grades 4–5 · gentle to mild content
- Teddy Mars by Molly B. Burnham 3 books · Grades 4–5 · gentle content
- Humphrey Adventures by Betty G. Birney 10 books · Grades 3–4 · gentle content
- Rachel Yoder, Always Trouble Somewhere by Wanda E. Brunstetter 5 books · Grades 3–5 · gentle content
Questions about The Penderwicks series
- What reading level is The Penderwicks series?
- The Penderwicks books are at a grade 5 reading level (average grade level 5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read The Penderwicks books?
- Read The Penderwicks books in series order: Book 1: The Penderwicks; Book 2: Penderwicks Paperback 4-Book Boxed Set; Book 3: The Penderwicks at Point Mouette; Book 4: The Penderwicks in Spring; Book 5: The Penderwicks at last.
- What age is The Penderwicks series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends The Penderwicks 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.