Old Town in the Green Groves
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Old Town in the Green Groves

By Cynthia Rylant

Part of the Little House series

The Ingalls family must pause their journey west. Can they save enough to continue?

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192 pages· 24,987 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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The Ingalls family's journey west is unexpectedly halted in Burr Oak, Iowa, where Pa must find work in a hotel. As they struggle to save money, the dream of a new home hangs in the balance. Will they overcome this setback and continue their quest for a better life, or will their pioneer spirit be tested beyond its limits? Discover the challenges and hopes of a family determined to forge their path in the American frontier.

From the publisher

Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s unpublished memoirs, Old Town in the Green Groves continues the classic American pioneer saga from the award-winning Little House series. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.For the first time since they left the Big Woods of Wisconsin, the Ingalls family is halted in their westward trek when Pa is forced to find work in a hotel in Burr Oak, Iowa. If they can save enough money, they’ll continue searching for a new place to call home.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
24,987
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
870L
Themes & topics
Books about movingBooks about familyBooks about childhoodBooks about 20th centuryBooks about family life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~U
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
58685
Publication
Published
January 2, 2007
First published
January 1, 2002
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060885465

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