What reading level is the Tuesdays at the Castle series?

The Tuesdays at the Castle series by Jessica Day George is at a Grades 5.2–5.8 reading level (average Grade 5.6). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.

What order should I read the Tuesdays at the Castle books?

The Tuesdays at the Castle series has 5 books in order: 1. Fridays with the wizards, 2. Saturdays at Sea, 3. Thursdays with the crown, 4. Tuesdays at the Castle, 5. Wednesdays in the Tower Tuesdays at the Castle.

What age is the Tuesdays at the Castle series appropriate for?

The Tuesdays at the Castle series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.8/5.

Tuesdays at the Castle Books in Order

5 books by Jessica Day George. Reading level: Grades 5.2–5.8. 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. Tuesdays at the Castle (5 books by Jessica Day George) lands at reading level Grades 5.2–5.8, with average content intensity 1.8/5. 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.

Books

Grades 5.2–5.8

Reading Level

1.8/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Tuesdays at the Castle Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Fridays with the wizards Jessica Day George	Level 5-6	Mild
2	Saturdays at Sea Jessica Day George	Level 5-6	Mild
3	Thursdays with the crown Jessica Day George	Level 5-6	Mild
4	Tuesdays at the Castle Jessica Day George	Level 5-6	Mild
5	Wednesdays in the Tower Tuesdays at the Castle Unknown	Level 5-6	Gentle

Level 5-6 Gentle

Questions about the Tuesdays at the Castle series

What reading level is the Tuesdays at the Castle series?: The Tuesdays at the Castle series by Jessica Day George is at a Grades 5.2–5.8 reading level (average Grade 5.6). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
What order should I read the Tuesdays at the Castle books?: The reading-order table above lists all 5 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 Tuesdays at the Castle series appropriate for?: The Tuesdays at the Castle series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.8/5. 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.