Cover of Going West (My First Little House)

Going West (My First Little House)

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Illustrated by Renee Graef

My First Little House Books

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Join Laura and her family as they say farewell to the Big Woods and embark on an exciting journey across the Midwest in their covered wagon. Bright, colorful illustrations bring the pioneer adventure to life, capturing the spirit of exploration and family togetherness. This gentle tale invites young readers to imagine the challenges and joys of traveling westward.

Representation & Themes

FamilyAdventureHistoricalComing of Age

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

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Details

ISBN
0064406938
Pages
32
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
October 30, 1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
512

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FamiliesFrontier and pioneer lifeFictionChildren's fictionGirls, fictionJuvenile fictionFrontier and pioneer life, fiction

People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)