Wagon Wheels
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978 · Est. 28 min read

Wagon Wheels

Written by Barbara Brenner · Illustrated by Don Bolognese

Part of the I Can Read series

Three brothers trek 150 miles alone to reunite with their father in post-Civil War Kansas.

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64 pages· 1,670 words· Est. 28 min read
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In 1878, the Muldie brothers face a daunting journey across Kansas after their father leaves to find better land. With their mother gone, the boys—ages eleven, eight, and three—must rely on each other to survive the wilderness and reach their new home. As they navigate the challenges of the frontier, they encounter unexpected allies and dangers. Will they find their father and the promise of a new beginning? This true story of resilience and adventure offers a glimpse into the lives of Black homesteaders and the bonds that sustain them.

From the publisher

In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,670
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about siblingsBooks about geographyBooks about pioneersBooks about frontier and pioneer life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
27476
Publication
Published
May 23, 1984
First published
May 9, 1978
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064440523

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