A Prairie Boy's Winter
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1973

A Prairie Boy's Winter

Written by William Kurelek

Experience winter's harsh beauty on a 1930s prairie farm.

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48 pages· 1030L
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Bookroo's summary

Journey to a 1930s prairie farm where a young boy navigates the stark winter landscape. Amidst the biting cold, he discovers the simple joys and challenges of rural life. What secrets does the snow-covered land hold, and how will it shape his understanding of home and heritage? Through vivid scenes and heartfelt moments, explore the resilience and warmth found in the heart of winter.

From the publisher

A young boy’s daily activities on a prairie farm in the winter reflect the author’s youth in Alberta, Canada, during the 1930s

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1973)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1974)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
1030L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
November 1, 1973
First published
January 1, 1973
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395177082

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