What reading level is the Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series?

The Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series by Mark Bergin is at a Grades 7.1–7.9 reading level (average Grade 7.4). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.

What order should I read the Warriors (Smart Apple Media) books?

The Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series has 4 books in order: 1. Warfare in the 16th to 19th Century (Warriors), 2. Warfare in the 20th Century (Warriors), 3. Warfare in the Ancient World (Warriors), 4. Warfare in the Middle Ages (Warriors II).

What age is the Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series appropriate for?

The Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.3/5.

Warriors (Smart Apple Media) Books in Order

4 books by Mark Bergin. Reading level: Grades 7.1–7.9. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

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. Warriors (Smart Apple Media) (4 books by Mark Bergin) lands at reading level Grades 7.1–7.9, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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.

Books

Grades 7.1–7.9

Reading Level

2.3/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Warriors (Smart Apple Media) Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Warfare in the 16th to 19th Century (Warriors) Mark Bergin	Level 7-8	Mild
2	Warfare in the 20th Century (Warriors) Andrew Robertshaw	Level 7-8	Moderate
3	Warfare in the Ancient World (Warriors) Mark Bergin	Level 7-8	Mild
4	Warfare in the Middle Ages (Warriors II) Fiona MacDonald	Level 7-8	Mild

All Warriors (Smart Apple Media) Books

Warfare in the 16th to 19th Century (Warriors)

Mark Bergin

Warfare in the 16th to 19th Century (Warriors)

Mark Bergin

Level 7-8 Mild

Warfare in the 20th Century (Warriors)

Andrew Robertshaw

Warfare in the 20th Century (Warriors)

Andrew Robertshaw

Level 7-8

Warfare in the Ancient World (Warriors)

Mark Bergin

Warfare in the Ancient World (Warriors)

Mark Bergin

Level 7-8

Warfare in the Middle Ages (Warriors II)

Fiona MacDonald

Warfare in the Middle Ages (Warriors II)

Fiona MacDonald

Level 7-8 Mild

Questions about the Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series

What reading level is the Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series?: The Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series by Mark Bergin is at a Grades 7.1–7.9 reading level (average Grade 7.4). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the Warriors (Smart Apple Media) books?: The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series appropriate for?: The Warriors (Smart Apple Media) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.3/5. 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.