Wormling Books in Order
Wormling is a 4-book series by Jerry B. Jenkins for ages 9+, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with mild content (HootRated intensity 2/5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild
- HootRated 2/5
Wormling Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Wormling books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wormling II the sword of the Wormling 2007 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | The Wormling III the Changeling 2007 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Minions of Time (The Wormling) 2008 | Level 5-6 | 11+ | Mild |
| 4 | The Author's Blood (The Wormling) 2008 | Level 5-6 | 11+ | 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. Wormling (4 books by Jerry B. Jenkins) lands at a grades 4–5 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 Wormling Books
The Wormling II
Jerry B. Jenkins
The Wormling II
Jerry B. Jenkins
The Wormling III
Jerry B. Jenkins
The Wormling III
Jerry B. Jenkins
Minions of Time (The Wormling)
Jerry B. Jenkins
Minions of Time (The Wormling)
Jerry B. Jenkins
The Author's Blood (The Wormling)
Jerry B. Jenkins
The Author's Blood (The Wormling)
Jerry B. Jenkins
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Enjoy This Series in Other Languages
1 edition available in other languages.
es Spanish (1)
El lombricero IV
Jerry B. Jenkins
El lombricero IV
Jerry B. Jenkins
Questions about the Wormling series
- What reading level is the Wormling series?
- Wormling books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 5.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Wormling books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Wormling books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The Wormling II (2007); The Wormling III (2007); Minions of Time (The Wormling) (2008); The Author's Blood (The Wormling) (2008).
- What age is the Wormling series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Wormling for ages 9+. 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.