The Cabin Faced West
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1958 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Cabin Faced West

By Jean Fritz

A young girl and her family navigate their lives on the American frontier.

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128 pages· 17,982 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Ann Hamilton struggles with loneliness on Pennsylvania's frontier, missing her old life in Gettysburg. With no friends her age and the harsh realities of pioneer life, she feels isolated. But after surviving a fierce storm, the unexpected arrival of George Washington brings a new perspective. Can Ann find excitement and purpose in this rugged new world? Discover how a single encounter transforms her view of frontier life.

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Ann Hamilton’s family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
17,982
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
860L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about familyBooks about frontier and pioneer lifeBooks about Colonial and Revolutionary periodsBooks about country life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.5
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
August 30, 2001
First published
January 1, 1958
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698119369

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