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War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library Books in Order

2 books by Gail Stewart. Reading level: Grades 9–10.7. Upper Grades (Ages 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. War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library (2 books by Gail Stewart) lands at reading level Grades 9–10.7, with average content intensity 4.5/5. 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.

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Books
Grades 9–10.7
Reading Level
4.5/5
Avg. Intensity
UG
Upper Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 The war at home
Gail Stewart
Level 9 Very Intense
2 The war in Afghanistan
Miller, Raymond H.
Level 10-11 Intense

Questions about the War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library series

What reading level is the War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library series?
The War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library series by Gail Stewart is at a Grades 9–10.7 reading level (average Grade 9.8). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library 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 War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library series appropriate for?
The War on Terrorism (Lucent); American War Library series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 4.5/5. 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.