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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2020
Prairie Lotus
A girl faces prejudice while pursuing her dreams in 1880s America.
260 pages· 45,167 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,361 ratings
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Books About Frontier Life · 18 titles considered
The Best Frontier Life Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about frontier life? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Frontier Life
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995
Call Me Francis Tucket
A young survivor's quest to reunite with family leads to unexpected challenges.
112 pages· 19,237 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,358 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004
The Claim
By Jennifer L. Holm · Book #3 in the Boston Jane series
A debutante threatens Jane's frontier life and love.
224 pages· 46,793 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,017 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999
Tucket's Gold
Stranded in a wasteland, a family faces outlaws and discovers treasure.
112 pages· 17,490 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,023 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Who Was Davy Crockett?
A biography of Davy Crockett, a famous American frontiersman and politician, from his childhood to his death at the Alamo
112 pages· 7,959 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 549 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1946
Clara Barton
Discover the inspiring journey of a young nurse who founded the American Red Cross.
192 pages· 24,265 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 372 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1987
Happy Birthday, Kirsten!
By Janet Shaw · Book #4 in the American Girl: Kirsten series
Spring brings change and challenges to the farm. Can Kirsten balance it all?
72 pages· 7,940 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,034 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 6–11 · 1991
American Tall Tales
By Mary Pope Osborne, Michael McCurdy (Illustrator)
Discover legendary American folk heroes in tales of epic feats and humor.
115 pages· 19,251 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 919 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1943
Daniel Boone
Dive into history with engaging tales of iconic figures.
192 pages· 23,709 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 227 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1954
The Courage of Sarah Noble
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.
64 pages· 6,782 words· Est. 57 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 8,296 ratings
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Browse by age
Frontier Life Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about frontier life for developing and independent readers.
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$995
Hoofbeats of Danger
Ages 10–14 · 1999
A girl seeks justice for her poisoned pony in 1860's wild frontier.
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$999
Woods Runner
Ages 10–14 · 2009
A boy's quest to rescue his parents from enemy hands during a war-torn era.
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Salt
Ages 10–14 · 2013
Two friends face divided loyalties as war threatens their land and friendship.
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$799
The Matchlock Gun
Ages 7–10 · 1941
Can young Edward defend his family with an ancient gun against looming threats?
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$1095
Hard Gold
Ages 8–12 · 2008
A boy's quest for gold becomes a race against time and danger.
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$799
City of Gold
Ages 10–+ · 2020
A boy chases mule thieves into outlaw territory, risking everything for family and future.
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$1995
Little House Sisters
Ages 8–12 · 1997
Sisters bond and adventure on the wild frontier.