On the Banks of Plum Creek
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1937 · Est. 7.5 hour read

On the Banks of Plum Creek

Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder · Illustrated by Garth Williams

Book #4 in the Little House on the Prairie series

A pioneer family faces nature's fury with resilience and unity on Plum Creek.

6.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 109,455 ratings
339 pages· 55,224 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· 720L
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Laura Ingalls and her family settle by Plum Creek, embracing frontier life in a sod house. As they adapt, a grasshopper plague and a fierce blizzard threaten their survival. With Pa's fiddle as their solace, they must unite to overcome these trials. Will their spirit endure against nature's relentless challenges? Discover the heartwarming tale of resilience and family bonds in this beloved pioneer saga.

From the publisher

The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they leave their little house on the prairie and travel in their covered wagon to Minnesota. Here they settle in a little house made of sod beside the banks of beautiful Plum Creek. Soon Pa builds a wonderful new little house with real glass windows and a hinged door. Laura and her sister Mary go to school, help with the chores, and fish in the creek. At night everyone listens to the merry music of Pa’s fiddle. Misfortunes come in the form of a grasshopper plague and a terrible blizzard, but the pioneer family works hard together to overcome these troubles. And so continues Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America’s frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story.

At a glance
Format
Pages
339
Words
55,224
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
720L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
67
Publication
Published
October 20, 1937
First published
January 1, 1937
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064400046

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