Books About Homesteading

The Best Homesteading Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about homesteading? 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 2 Favorite Books About Homesteading

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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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Summary: In the rugged Northwest, Jane Peck thrives far from Philadelphia's society. But when her old rival, Sally Biddle, arrives in Shoalwater Bay, Jane's world is upended. As the charming Biddles infiltrate her community, Jane faces losing everything she cherishes, including her true love. Can Jane protect her happiness from this unexpected threat?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2006

Hattie Big Sky

By Kirby Larson · Book #1 in the Hattie series

A teenage girl battles harsh frontier life to claim her uncle's homestead and find true belonging.

Newbery Honor (2007)

304 pages· 70,713 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 20,170 ratings

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Summary: Sixteen-year-old Hattie Brooks leaves Iowa to claim her late uncle's homestead in Montana. Facing harsh weather and societal pressures, she finds unexpected family with her German neighbors. As she battles to keep her land, Hattie must confront prejudice and tragedy, discovering what home truly means. Will she succeed against the odds and find her place in the world?

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