Analysing the books in the series, we estimate that the reading level of The Long Winter is 5th and 6th grade. Readers on Amazon consider it readable at 3 - 4 Grade Level.
Readers of age 7 - 12 years will enjoy The Long Winter .
Readability Test | Reading Level |
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Flesch Kincaid Scale | Grade 3 |
SMOG Index | Grade 6 |
Coleman Liau Index | Grade 5 |
Dale Chall Readability Score | Grade 5 |
The estimated word count of The Long Winter (Little House) is 65,720 words.
A person reading at the average speed of 250 words/min, will finish the book in 4 hrs 23 mins. At a slower speed of 150 words/min, they will finish it in 7 hrs 19 mins. At a faster speed of 450 words/min, they will finish it in 2 hrs 27 mins.
The Long Winter (Little House) - 65,720 words | ||
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Reading Speed | Time to Read | |
Slow | 150 words/min | 7 hrs 19 mins |
Average | 250 words/min | 4 hrs 23 mins |
Fast | 450 words/min | 2 hrs 27 mins |
for The Long Winter (Little House)
The sixth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s treasured Little House series, and the recipient of a Newbery Honor. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.The fledgling town of De Smet in the Dakota Territory is hit hard by the brutal winter of 1880-1881. Laura, Pa, Ma, Mary, Carrie, and little Grace face the winter as best they can, but soon, blizzards have covered the town in snow that piles up to the rooftops, cutting the town off from supplies and trade. Food stores begin to run dangerously low. To save the town from starvation, young Almanzo Wilder and a friend brave the conditions, set off across the prairie in search of wheat, and return victorious. The town is saved, and the townspeople share in an unusual, but joyful, Christmas celebration.The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.