Book Series · 2 Books

The Rose Years Books

In order from Little Town in the Ozarks to Bachelor Girl.

The Rose Years series is a set of 2 chapter books by Roger Lea MacBride, published between 1996 and 1999. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 340 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1049

Book #5 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

Little Town in the Ozarks

By Roger Lea MacBride, David Gilleece (Illustrator)

Can Rose adapt to bustling town life after leaving her quiet farm behind?

336 pages

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Summary: Rose Wilder faces a new world as her family moves from Rocky Ridge Farm to the bustling town of Mansfield. Trains roar, streets teem with people, and everything feels unfamiliar. Can Rose find her place in this lively town, or will she long for the simplicity of farm life? As she navigates this transition, Rose must discover if she can embrace change and thrive in a world so different from the one she knew. Will the challenges of town life bring unexpected adventures, or will they prove too daunting for the last of the Little House girls?

In reading order

The Rose Years Series

2 books · Published 1996–1999

#5 in Series

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$1049

Little Town in the Ozarks

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

Can Rose adapt to bustling town life after leaving her quiet farm behind?

#8 in Series

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$1139

Bachelor Girl

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

A young woman's city dreams lead her down unexpected paths.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Rose Years series?

There are 2 books in the Rose Years series. It began with Little Town in the Ozarks in 1996, and the newest book, Bachelor Girl, was published in 1999.