The long winter

Laura Ingalls Wilder

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The long winter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little House

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read
Newbery Honor

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Laura Ingalls and her family struggle to survive a fierce winter in their small Dakota Territory home, battling relentless snowstorms that isolate them from the outside world. When food runs dangerously low, brave journeys across the frozen prairie become a matter of survival. Despite the harsh conditions, the family finds hope and joy in a memorable Christmas celebration.

Themes

FamilyFrontier and Pioneer LifeSurvivalHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

334 pages
67,928 words
7h 33m read-aloud
ISBN
0064400069
Pages
334
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
1971
Type
Fiction
Word Count
67,928
Read-Aloud
~7h 33m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957Frontier and Pioneer LifeSouth DakotaFamily LifeBlizzardsFamiliesSpanish Language MaterialsSocial Life and CustomsFrontier and LifeFamilyNewbery Honor BookNewbery HonorWinterWest19e SièclePionniersEnglish Fiction

People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)

Places

South DakotaUSA