Grasshopper Summer
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Grasshopper Summer

Written by Ann Turner · Illustrated by Erika Meltzer

A family faces an unexpected plague threatening their new life in the Dakota Territory.

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176 pages· 32,549 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 580L· AR 3.6 · 4 AR pts
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In 1874, young Sam White and his family journey from Kentucky to the Dakota Territory, seeking a fresh start. But their dreams are shattered by an unforeseen plague, a relentless force that threatens to destroy their hopes. As they struggle to survive this grasshopper summer, will they find the strength to endure and rebuild? Discover the resilience of pioneers in the face of nature's fury.

From the publisher

In 1874, eleven-year-old Sam White and his family are moving from Kentucky to the Dakota Territory. These hardy pioneers know it will be hard work, but they don’t expect the devastating plague that comes like an unstoppable force to sweep away all their hopes for the future. They will cope. But they will never forget this grasshopper summer.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Words
32,549
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
580L
AR book level
3.6
AR points
4
AR quiz
8526
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~O
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
May 1, 2000
First published
January 1, 1989
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689835223
OCLC
44036579

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