Cover of Old town in the green groves

Old town in the green groves

Laura Ingalls Wilder's Lost Little House Years

by Jean Little

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

When a swarm of grasshoppers destroys their crops, eight-year-old Laura Ingalls and her family leave their farm and settle in the bustling small town of Burr Oak, Iowa. Together, they adapt to new challenges while running a hotel and discovering the joys and hardships of town life. This heartfelt story captures the spirit of family and adventure during pioneer days.

Representation & Themes

FamilyHistoricalComing of AgeAdventureFrontier and Pioneer LifeCity and Town Life

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
0060295619
Pages
164
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,841

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile fictionWilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- Childhood and youth -- FictionCity and town life -- Iowa -- FictionFrontier and pioneer life -- Minnesota -- FictionFamily life -- FictionHotels, motels, etc. -- FictionBurr Oak (Iowa) -- FictionMinnesota -- FictionFrontier and pioneer life, fictionIowa, fictionFamily life, fictionMinnesota, fictionHotels, motels, etc., fictionChildren's fictionFictionChildhood and youthFrontier and pioneer life in fictionFrontier and pioneer lifeFamily life in fictionCity and town life in fictionMinnesota in fictionJuvenile fictionHotels, motels, etc. in fictionFamily lifeHotels, motelsWilder, Laura Ingalls, in fictionCity and town lifeYouth, fictionCities and towns, fiction

People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)

Places

MinnesotaBurr Oak (Iowa)Iowa