Black-Eyed Susan
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995 · Est. 2 hour read

Black-Eyed Susan

Written by Jennifer Armstrong

A young pioneer girl faces the vast Dakota prairie and its challenges.

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128 pages· 15,199 words· Est. 2 hour read
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On the Dakota prairie, a young pioneer girl navigates a single day filled with the vastness of the American West. Amidst the harsh realities of frontier life, she discovers the enduring strength of family and community bonds. As the sun rises and sets, her journey unfolds, revealing the resilience required to thrive in such a rugged landscape. What trials will she face, and how will they shape her spirit? This lyrical tale captures the essence of pioneer life, inviting readers to experience the beauty and hardships of a bygone era.

From the publisher

A lyrical novel about a day in the life of a young pioneer girl growing up on the Dakota prairie is now available in a “Knopf Paperback” edition.This widely praised and beautifully crafted tale deftly evokes the vast expanse of the American West, the hardships faced by pioneer families, and the strong bonds of family and community. “Told in a highly readable text that is almost poetic at times, the story has a satisfying roundness that will elicit contented sighs from young readers.”– “The Horn Book

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
15,199
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
920L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
13767
Publication
Published
August 26, 1997
First published
July 25, 1995
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679885566

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