Cover of The first four years.

The first four years.

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little House

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Laura starts a new chapter as a pioneer wife and mother, working alongside Almanzo to build a home on the South Dakota prairie. As they welcome their baby daughter, Rose, the family faces the challenges and joys of frontier life with courage and determination. This story captures the spirit of adventure and the bonds of family during a time of hard work and hope.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFrontier and Pioneer LifeComing of AgeHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
0060264268
Pages
134
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
1971
Type
Fiction
Word Count
24,046
Lexile
1030L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- Juvenile fictionWilder, Almanzo -- Juvenile fictionWilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- FictionWilder, Almanzo -- FictionFrontier and pioneer life -- FictionSouth Dakota -- FictionJuvenile nonfictionFrontier and pioneer lifeFamily lifeJuvenile fictionFictionChildren's storiesChildren's fictionSouth dakota, fictionFrontier and pioneer life, fictionFarm life, fictionFamily life, fictionAuthors, fictionMarriage, fiction

People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)Almanzo Wilder

Places

South DakotaUSA