Cover of LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE

LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE

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Little House

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

As the prairie town blossoms after a tough winter, young Laura steps into new adventures, from attending her very first evening gathering to earning her teaching certificate. Meanwhile, Mary embarks on a journey to college for the blind, and a special moment unfolds when Almanzo Wilder asks to walk home with Laura. This story captures the spirit of growing up and the excitement of new beginnings on the frontier.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyFriendshipHistorical

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

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Details

ISBN
0064400077
Pages
307
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
1971
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,542

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FamiliesFrontier and pioneer lifeFamilyJuvenile fictionFamily lifeFictionNewbery HonorChildren's fictionFrontier and pioneer life, fictionSouth dakota, fictionAmerican Personal narrativesKorean War, 1950-1953West (u.s.), fictionHistorical fictionKansas, fictionFamily life, fiction

People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)

Places

South DakotaUSA