Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) Books in Order
8 books by James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein. Reading level: Grades 4.6–5. 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. Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) (8 books by James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein) lands at reading level Grades 4.6–5, with average content intensity 2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
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
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peril at the top of the world James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein | Level 5 | Mild |
| 2 | Quest for the city of gold Unknown | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 3 | Secret of the Forbidden City James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 4 | Treasure hunters James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 5 | Treasure Hunters James Patterson | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 6 | Treasure Hunters James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 7 | Treasure Hunters James Patterson | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 8 | Treasure Hunters : All-American adventure Unknown | Level 4-5 | Mild |
All Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) Books
Peril at the top of the world
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Peril at the top of the world
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Quest for the city of gold
Unknown
Quest for the city of gold
Unknown
Secret of the Forbidden City
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Secret of the Forbidden City
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Treasure hunters
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Treasure hunters
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Treasure Hunters
James Patterson
Treasure Hunters
James Patterson
Treasure Hunters
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Treasure Hunters
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Treasure Hunters
James Patterson
Treasure Hunters
James Patterson
Treasure Hunters : All-American adventure
Unknown
Treasure Hunters : All-American adventure
Unknown
Questions about the Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) series
- What reading level is the Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) series?
- The Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) series by James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein is at a Grades 4.6–5 reading level (average Grade 4.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 8 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) 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 Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) series appropriate for?
- The Treasure Hunters (Little, Brown) 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.