Too Smart Jones Books in Order
Too Smart Jones is a 5-book series by Gilbert Morris for ages 9–12, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 5
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Too Smart Jones Reading Order
All 5 Too Smart Jones books, numbered in series order.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Too Smart Jones and the Cat's Secret Too Smart Jones #4 2000 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Too Smart Jones and the Mysterious Artist Too Smart Jones #6 2000 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 8 | Too Smart Jones and the Stolen Bicycles Too Smart Jones #8 2000 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 9 | Too Smart Jones and the Stanger in the Cave Too Smart Jones #9 2000 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 10 | Too Smart Jones and the Wilderness Mystery Too Smart Jones #10 2000 | Level 3-4 | 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. Too Smart Jones (5 books by Gilbert Morris) lands at a grades 3–4 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 Too Smart Jones Books
Too Smart Jones and the Cat's Secret
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Cat's Secret
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Mysterious Artist
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Mysterious Artist
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Stolen Bicycles
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Stolen Bicycles
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Stanger in the Cave
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Stanger in the Cave
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Wilderness Mystery
Gilbert Morris
Too Smart Jones and the Wilderness Mystery
Gilbert Morris
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Questions about the Too Smart Jones series
- What reading level is the Too Smart Jones series?
- Too Smart Jones books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 3.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Too Smart Jones books?
- Read the Too Smart Jones books in series order: Book 4: Too Smart Jones and the Cat's Secret; Book 6: Too Smart Jones and the Mysterious Artist; Book 8: Too Smart Jones and the Stolen Bicycles; Book 9: Too Smart Jones and the Stanger in the Cave; Book 10: Too Smart Jones and the Wilderness Mystery.
- What age is the Too Smart Jones series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Too Smart Jones for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.