Plot Summary

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie

Kristiana Gregory

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1997

Book Brief

Kristiana Gregory

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oregon Trail • 1840s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie by Kristiana Gregory follows a girl's journey on the Oregon Trail in the 1840s. Through diary entries, she documents her experiences, challenges, and the changing landscapes as her family travels westward, revealing life on the trail from a personal perspective.

Adventurous

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

9,029 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie by Kristiana Gregory is praised for its engaging historical narrative and authentic diary format that captures the challenges of the Oregon Trail. Critics appreciate the relatable protagonist and educational value. Some note predictability and lack of depth in character exploration as drawbacks, but overall, it's a compelling read for younger audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie?

Readers who enjoy Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie by Kristiana Gregory are often drawn to historical fiction with young, adventurous protagonists. Fans of Little House on the Prairie or Dear America series will appreciate this vivid frontier tale depicting resilience and pioneer life.

4.1

9,029 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oregon Trail • 1840s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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