Wartime Spies Books in Order
Wartime Spies is a 6-book series by Michael E. Goodman for ages 9–12, at a grades 7–8 reading level, with mild content (HootRated intensity 2/5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild
- HootRated 2/5
Wartime Spies Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Wartime Spies books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern spies 2015 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | World War I spies 2015 · Michael Goodman | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Civil War spies 2016 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | Cold War spies 2016 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Revolutionary War spies 2016 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | World War II spies 2016 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | 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. Wartime Spies (6 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at a grades 7–8 reading level, with average content intensity 2/5. 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 Wartime Spies Books
Modern spies
Michael E. Goodman
Modern spies
Michael E. Goodman
World War I spies
Michael Goodman
World War I spies
Michael Goodman
Civil War spies
Michael E. Goodman
Civil War spies
Michael E. Goodman
Cold War spies
Michael E. Goodman
Cold War spies
Michael E. Goodman
Revolutionary War spies
Michael E. Goodman
Revolutionary War spies
Michael E. Goodman
World War II spies
Michael E. Goodman
World War II spies
Michael E. Goodman
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Questions about the Wartime Spies series
- What reading level is the Wartime Spies series?
- Wartime Spies books are at a grades 7–8 reading level (average grade level 7.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Wartime Spies books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Wartime Spies books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Modern spies (2015); World War I spies (2015); Civil War spies (2016); Cold War spies (2016); Revolutionary War spies (2016); and 1 more.
- What age is the Wartime Spies series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Wartime Spies for ages 9–12. Content is mild (HootRated intensity 2/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.