Yesterday and Today Books in Order
2 books by Gail Stewart. Reading level: Grades 7.3–7.9. 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. Yesterday and Today (2 books by Gail Stewart) lands at reading level Grades 7.3–7.9, with average content intensity 1/5. 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Yesterday and Today Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written communications Gail Stewart | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Yesterday & Today - Medicine (Yesterday & Today) Gail B. Stewart | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
All Yesterday and Today Books
Questions about the Yesterday and Today series
- What reading level is the Yesterday and Today series?
- The Yesterday and Today series by Gail Stewart is at a Grades 7.3–7.9 reading level (average Grade 7.6). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Yesterday and Today 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 Yesterday and Today series appropriate for?
- The Yesterday and Today series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.