Pioneer Girl

Written by Andrea Warren

A young girl faces the harsh realities of prairie life in 1885 Nebraska.

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104 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In 1885, three-year-old Grace McCance Snyder and her family brave the unforgiving Nebraska prairie. Living in a sod house, they confront storms, droughts, and fires. Yet, Grace finds joy amidst the challenges. Her story captures the resilience and spirit of pioneer children, weaving personal triumphs and trials into the broader tapestry of America's heartland. How does a young girl find happiness in such adversity? Discover the heartwarming and harrowing journey of a true pioneer girl.

From the publisher

Pioneer Girl is the true story of Grace McCance Snyder. In 1885, when Grace was three, she and her family became homesteaders on the windswept prairie of central Nebraska. They settled into a small sod house and hauled their water in barrels. Together they endured violent storms, drought, blizzards, and prairie fires. Despite the hardships and dangers, Grace loved her life on the prairie. Weaving Grace’s story into the history of America’s heartland, award-winning author Andrea Warren writes not just of one spirited girl but of all the children who homesteaded with their families in the late 1800s, sharing the heartbreaks and joys of pioneer life.

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