Books About South Dakota · 16 titles considered

The Best South Dakota Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about south dakota? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1940

The Long Winter

By Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Little House on the Prairie series

A brutal winter traps a town; survival hinges on a daring quest for food.

334 pages· 67,661 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 94,286 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1943

These Happy Golden Years

Laura faces homesickness and challenges while teaching to support her sister's education.

304 pages· 63,345 words· Est. 9 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 80,536 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1939

By the Shores of Silver Lake

A family braves the Dakota wilderness, building a new life by Silver Lake.

290 pages· 57,240 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 84,286 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1971

The First Four Years

A young woman navigates marriage, motherhood, and farming in the late 19th century American Midwest.

134 pages· 24,277 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 45,795 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1941

Little Town on the Prairie

A young pioneer navigates new social adventures and responsibilities in a growing town.

307 pages· 61,703 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 95,072 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Run for the Hills, Geronimo!

A peaceful vacation turns into a wild treasure hunt in South Dakota's Black Hills.

128 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,324 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1905

The Gift of the Magi

By O.Henry, Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)

A couple sacrifices their dearest possessions for Christmas gifts.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1982)
26 pages· 2,057 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 102,624 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1962

On the Way Home

A family's journey to a new life in Missouri reveals trials and hopes through a detailed diary.

101 pages· 18,505 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 10,598 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1929

The Jumping-Off Place

Four orphans face harsh prairie life, battling squatters and nature's fury to claim their land.

320 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 261 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

The Mount Rushmore Calamity

A family embarks on a vacation to Mount Rushmore, where they meet a cowgirl and get caught up in a mystery involving a gold mine

96 pages· 4,710 words· Est. 53 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,264 ratings
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South Dakota Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about south dakota for developing and independent readers.

Go Big or Go Home

Ages 8–12 · 2008

A meteorite grants powers but brings mysterious symptoms. Is it a gift or a threat?

Buster Hits the Trail

Ages 6–9 · 2005

A father-son trip to South Dakota reveals unexpected adventures.

Grasshopper Summer

Ages 8–12 · 1989

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

The Man with the Red Bag

Ages 10–14 · 2007

A boy suspects a mysterious man on a bus may be plotting something dangerous.

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