Up Close (Viking) Books in Order
Up Close (Viking) is a 2-book series by Anne E. Neimark for ages 11+, at a grades 7–8 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.5
Up Close (Viking) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Up Close (Viking) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Cash 2007 | Level 7-8 | 11+ | Gentle |
| 2 | Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois 2008 · Tonya Bolden | Level 8-9 | 11+ | Mild |
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. Up Close (Viking) (2 books by Anne E. Neimark) lands at a grades 7–8 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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 Up Close (Viking) Books
Johnny Cash
Anne E. Neimark
Johnny Cash
Anne E. Neimark
Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois
Tonya Bolden
Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois
Tonya Bolden
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Questions about the Up Close (Viking) series
- What reading level is the Up Close (Viking) series?
- Up Close (Viking) books are at a grades 7–8 reading level (average grade level 7.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 11+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Up Close (Viking) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Up Close (Viking) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Johnny Cash (2007); Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois (2008).
- What age is the Up Close (Viking) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Up Close (Viking) for ages 11+. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.