Little House on Rocky Ridge
Roger Lea MacBride
Little House on Rocky Ridge
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roger Lea MacBride
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The crunch of dry leaves under boots, the scent of fresh pine in the air—Laura and her family are on the move, leaving behind everything they know. The sun sets over endless fields as they travel to a new home filled with promise and unknown challenges. How will they grow and stick together when the future feels so uncertain?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1894, this historical middle-grade novel follows Laura Ingalls Wilder, her husband, and their young daughter as they leave the Dakota territory to begin a new life in Missouri. The story explores themes of family, resilience, and adventure suitable for readers aged 9-12, with gentle depictions of pioneer life and the challenges of starting over. Parents should note the book contains historical context and mild peril typical of frontier life but is appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780061148095
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Published
- 2007-05
- Type
- Fiction