Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns Books in Order
Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns is a 5-book series by Matthew K. Manning for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 2
Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Smells Awful 2018 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Return to Pegasia 2018 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Revenge of the One-Trick Pony 2018 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | The Search for Stalor 2018 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | Who Turned Off the Colors? 2019 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across 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. Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns (5 books by Matthew K. Manning) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 2/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns Books
Magic Smells Awful
Matthew K. Manning
Magic Smells Awful
Matthew K. Manning
Return to Pegasia
Matthew K. Manning
Return to Pegasia
Matthew K. Manning
Revenge of the One-Trick Pony
Matthew K. Manning
Revenge of the One-Trick Pony
Matthew K. Manning
The Search for Stalor
Matthew K. Manning
The Search for Stalor
Matthew K. Manning
Who Turned Off the Colors?
Matthew K. Manning
Who Turned Off the Colors?
Matthew K. Manning
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Questions about the Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns series
- What reading level is the Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns series?
- Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Magic Smells Awful (2018); Return to Pegasia (2018); Revenge of the One-Trick Pony (2018); The Search for Stalor (2018); Who Turned Off the Colors? (2019).
- What age is the Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.