Book Series · 2 Books

Ready-for-Chapters Books

In order from The Bears on Hemlock Mountain to The Courage of Sarah Noble.

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
The Courage of Sarah Noble
The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
The Courage of Sarah Noble
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
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$574
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1952

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain

By Alice Dalgliesh, Helen Sewell (Illustrator)

A young boy named Jonathan is sent on an errand to retrieve a large iron pot from his Aunt Emma's house on the other side of Hemlock Mountain, but he encounters unexpected challenges along the way.

58 pages· 4,545 words· Est. 51 min read
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Summary: Jonathan embarks on a solitary journey over Hemlock Mountain, assured by adults that bears are mere myths. But as night falls, he learns the chilling truth: bears do roam the mountain. Armed only with a borrowed iron pot, Jonathan must navigate the wilderness and his own fears. Will he complete his errand unscathed, or will the mountain's secrets prove too daunting? This classic tale of courage and discovery challenges what we think we know about the world around us.
The complete set

Ready-for-Chapters Series

2 books · Published 1952–1954

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1952

A young boy named Jonathan is sent on an errand to retrieve a large iron pot from his Aunt Emma's house on the other side of Hemlock Mountain, but he encounters unexpected challenges along the way.

The Courage of Sarah Noble

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1954

A young girl and her father travel through the wilderness to build a new home, facing various challenges and meeting new people along the way.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Ready-for-Chapters series?

There are 2 books in the Ready-for-Chapters series. It began with The Bears on Hemlock Mountain in 1952, and the newest book, The Courage of Sarah Noble, was published in 1954.

What ages are the Ready-for-Chapters books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Ready-for-Chapters book is the longest?

The Courage of Sarah Noble is the longest book in the series at 6,782 words (64 pages).

Which Ready-for-Chapters book is the shortest?

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain is the shortest at 4,545 words (58 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Ready-for-Chapters to life.

01

Alice Dalgliesh

Author
02

Helen Sewell

Illustrator
03

Leonard Weisgard

Illustrator

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