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New dawn on Rocky Ridge

by Roger Lea MacBride

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

At thirteen, Rose embraces the exciting changes of a new century while celebrating her family's very first apple harvest on Rocky Ridge farm. As she helps with the hard work of pioneer life, Rose also discovers the fluttering feelings of young love blossoming with Paul. This heartfelt tale invites readers to experience the joys and challenges of growing up on the frontier.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyFrontier and Pioneer LifeRomanceHistorical

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
0064405818
Pages
378
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,445

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- Juvenile fictionWilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- FictionFrontier and pioneer life -- Missouri -- FictionMissouri -- FictionFictionFrontier and pioneer lifeJuvenile fiction1. Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957-Fiction 2. Frontier and pioneer life-Missouri-Fiction 2. Frontier and pioneer life-Fiction 3. Missouri-FictionAccelerated ReaderMissouri, fictionChildren's fictionInterpersonal relations, fiction

People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)

Places

Missouri