New Dawn on Rocky Ridge
HarperCollins · Paperback · October 4, 1997
The sixth book in the Rose Years series, the story of the spirited daughter of the author of the beloved Little House series.
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- Who it’s for
- A turn-of-the-century family story finds its warmth in hard work, first harvests, and new feelings.
- Themes
- Turn-of-the-century life, Family and first harvest, Budding romance
- Genres
- 20th-Century U.S., Farm & Ranch Life, Girls & Young Women
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The sixth book in the Rose Years series, the story of the spirited daughter of the author of the beloved Little House series. It’s a time of new beginnings, and a big year for thirteen-year-old Rose Wilder and her family as they witness the turn of the century and, after years of hard work, experience their first apple harvest out on Rocky Ridge Farm. And as her feelings for Paul grow stronger, there are even signs of romance in the air for Rose.
A Year of Change
A turn-of-the-century family story finds its warmth in hard work, first harvests, and new feelings.
Come here for
- A thirteen-year-old’s view of life at Rocky Ridge Farm
- The satisfaction of a first apple harvest after years of work
Expect
- Family life framed by the turn of the century
- A gentle thread of romance as Rose’s feelings for Paul grow
Where it sits
| Farm & Ranch Life | 60% |
|---|---|
| 20th-Century U.S. | 49% |
| Girls & Young Women | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- US Biographies
- Family Stories
- Girls & Young Women
- 19th-Century U.S.
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- Country Life
- Farm & Ranch Life
- Love & First Crushes
- Growing Up
- Authors
- Roger Lea MacBride
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 4, 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Turn-of-the-century life · Family and first harvest · Budding romance
- Reading lane
- US Biographies