What reading level is the Untamed World series?

The Untamed World series by E. Melanie Watt is at a Grades 6.3–7.1 reading level (average Grade 6.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.

What order should I read the Untamed World books?

The Untamed World series has 5 books in order: 1. Black rhinos, 2. Giraffes (The Untamed World), 3. Jaguars, 4. Leatherback Turtles (The Untamed World), 5. Tigers (Untamed World).

What age is the Untamed World series appropriate for?

The Untamed World series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Untamed World Books in Order

5 books by E. Melanie Watt. Reading level: Grades 6.3–7.1. 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. Untamed World (5 books by E. Melanie Watt) lands at reading level Grades 6.3–7.1, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 6.3–7.1

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Untamed World Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Black rhinos Melanie Watt	Level 7-8	Gentle
2	Giraffes (The Untamed World) E. Melanie Watt	Level 6-7	Gentle
3	Jaguars Melanie Watt	Level 7-8	Gentle
4	Leatherback Turtles (The Untamed World) E. Melanie Watt	Level 6-7	Gentle
5	Tigers (Untamed World) E. Melanie Watt	Level 6-7	Gentle

Level 6-7 Gentle

Questions about the Untamed World series

What reading level is the Untamed World series?: The Untamed World series by E. Melanie Watt is at a Grades 6.3–7.1 reading level (average Grade 6.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
What order should I read the Untamed World 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 Untamed World series appropriate for?: The Untamed World series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.