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Voices in Poetry Books in Order

Voices in Poetry is a 2-book series by Michael E. Goodman for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–8 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 6–8
Average grade level 7.4
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Voices in Poetry Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Voices in Poetry books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Edwin Arlington Robinson
1994
Level 6-7 9-12 Gentle
2 Marianne Moore
1994 · Dave Page
Level 7-8 9-12 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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2
First book Latest book

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. Voices in Poetry (2 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at a grades 6–8 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 Voices in Poetry Books

Edwin Arlington Robinson

Michael E. Goodman

Cover of Edwin Arlington Robinson

Edwin Arlington Robinson

Michael E. Goodman

Level 6-7

Marianne Moore

Dave Page

Cover of Marianne Moore

Marianne Moore

Dave Page

Level 7-8

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Voices in Poetry series

What reading level is the Voices in Poetry series?
Voices in Poetry books are at a grades 6–8 reading level (average grade level 7.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Voices in Poetry books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Voices in Poetry books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Edwin Arlington Robinson (1994); Marianne Moore (1994).
What age is the Voices in Poetry series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Voices in Poetry for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.