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A little house of their own

by Celia Wilkins

Little House; Caroline Years

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Step into the life of Caroline Quiner, a young woman eager to make a difference as a teacher in her Wisconsin hometown. When she meets the adventurous Charles Ingalls, her world begins to change, leading her to face a heartfelt choice between staying with her family or joining him on a journey westward. Experience the early days of a beloved pioneer family's story through Caroline's eyes.

Representation & Themes

FamilyTeachersCourtshipHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780060270094
Pages
320
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
51,382

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Ingalls, Caroline Lake Quiner -- Juvenile fiction.Ingalls, Caroline Lake Quiner -- Fiction.Wilder, Laura Ingalls 1867-1957 -- Family -- Fiction.Teachers -- Fiction.Courtship -- Fiction.Farm life -- Wisconsin -- Fiction.Wisconsin -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction.CourtshipFamilyFarm lifeFictionHistoryJuvenile fictionTeachersIngalls, Caroline Lake QuinerChildren's fictionTeachers, fictionFarm life, fictionWisconsin, fiction

People

Caroline Lake Quiner IngallsLaura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)

Places

Wisconsin