Values in Action Illustrated Classics Books in Order
Values in Action Illustrated Classics is a 2-book series by Devra Newberger Speregen for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 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
Values in Action Illustrated Classics Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Values in Action Illustrated Classics books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little women with a discussion of family 2003 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | The prince and the pauper With a Discussion of Respect 2003 · Kathleen Costick | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
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. Values in Action Illustrated Classics (2 books by Devra Newberger Speregen) lands at a grades 4–5 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 Values in Action Illustrated Classics Books
Little women
Devra Newberger Speregen
Little women
Devra Newberger Speregen
The prince and the pauper
Kathleen Costick
The prince and the pauper
Kathleen Costick
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Questions about the Values in Action Illustrated Classics series
- What reading level is the Values in Action Illustrated Classics series?
- Values in Action Illustrated Classics books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Values in Action Illustrated Classics books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Values in Action Illustrated Classics books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Little women (2003); The prince and the pauper (2003).
- What age is the Values in Action Illustrated Classics series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Values in Action Illustrated Classics for ages 9–12. 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.