On the Banks of the Bayou
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998 · Est. 5 hour read

On the Banks of the Bayou

By Roger Lea MacBride, Dan Andreasen (Illustrator)

Book #7 in the Little House Sequel series

A young woman discovers independence and adventure in a vibrant city far from home.

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232 pages· 37,103 words· Est. 5 hour read
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At sixteen, Rose Wilder leaves the familiar Rocky Ridge Farm for bustling Louisiana, living with her aunt Eliza Jane. In this vibrant city, Rose encounters thrilling adventures and begins to forge her own path. As she navigates this new world, Rose's ambitions and dreams take shape, challenging her to embrace independence. Will she find her place in this exciting new life, or will the pull of her roots draw her back? Discover the next chapter in the legacy of the Little House series, where a young woman's journey unfolds with wonder and possibility.

From the publisher

The seventh book in the Rose Years series, the story of the spirited daughter of the author of the beloved Little House series. A whole new world opens up for Rose Wilder when she leaves Rocky Ridge Farm and moves to Louisiana to live with her aunt Eliza Jane. Rose is sixteen now, and she thrives in a city brimming with excitement and adventure. Rose even finds herself becoming an independent young woman with her own ideas, ambitions, and dreams.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
232
Words
37,103
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about familyBooks about 20th centuryBooks about girls and womenBooks about 1900-1949
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~S
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
40636
Publication
Published
September 19, 1998
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064405829

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