The Golly Sisters Go West
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986 · Est. 23 min read

The Golly Sisters Go West

Written by Betsy Byars · Illustrated by Sue Truesdell

Book #1 in the The Golly Sisters series

Can the Golly Sisters keep their act together as they head west?

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64 pages· 1,344 words· Est. 23 min read
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The Golly Sisters are on a journey west with their dazzling show and new dresses. But as they travel, the real challenge is keeping their act together amidst the chaos of pioneer life. Will their dreams of entertaining the frontier survive the journey? This hilarious tale of adventure and sibling antics will have you rooting for the sisters as they face unexpected hurdles on the road. Discover if the Golly Sisters can overcome their differences and bring their show to life in the wild west.

From the publisher

The Golly Sisters are heading west. They’ve got new dresses and the best show on either side of the Mississippi. But can they keep their act together long enough to get this show on the road?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,344
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
440L
Themes & topics
Books about sistersBooks about frontier and pioneer lifeBooks about girls and womenBooks about performing artsBooks about culture
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41446
Publication
Published
February 18, 1985
First published
October 1, 1986
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064441322

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