Up Close (Viking) Books in Order
2 books by Anne E. Neimark. Reading level: Grades 7.5–8.2. MG+.
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. Up Close (Viking) (2 books by Anne E. Neimark) lands at reading level Grades 7.5–8.2, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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.
Up Close (Viking) Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Cash Anne E. Neimark | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois Tonya Bolden | Level 8-9 | Mild |
All Up Close (Viking) Books
Questions about the Up Close (Viking) series
- What reading level is the Up Close (Viking) series?
- The Up Close (Viking) series by Anne E. Neimark is at a Grades 7.5–8.2 reading level (average Grade 7.8). Intended for MG+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Up Close (Viking) books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 2 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 Up Close (Viking) series appropriate for?
- The Up Close (Viking) series is recommended for MG+. The average content intensity is 1.5/5. 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.