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Little author in the big woods

A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder

by Yona Zeldis McDonough

Illustrated by Thermes, Jennifer, illustrator

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting early life of a young pioneer girl who bravely tackles the challenges of homesteading with her family. Journey through her real adventures that reveal both the truths and tales behind a beloved fictional series. Experience history brought to life through the eyes of a determined young author in the wilderness.

Representation & Themes

American Women authorsWomen pioneersHistory and criticismBiographyComing of AgeAdventureFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780805095425
Pages
156
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2014
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
16,786

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

American Women authorsWomen pioneersHistory and criticismJuvenile literatureBiographyAmerican Autobiographical fictionPioneersPioneers, juvenile literatureWomen, united states, biographyWomen, biography, juvenile literatureJUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / HistoricalJUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / LiteraryJUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 19th CenturyJUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women

People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)

Places

United States