Mary Ingalls on Her Own cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.2
Points 5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 30585
Points per Word 0.000163
Page Count 180
Points per Page 0.027778
Series Little House

Description

In 1881, sixteen-year-old Mary Ingalls becomes a student at the Iowa College for the Blind, where she studies academic subjects and learns skills that will allow her to be independent and earn a living.

Quick Summary

Mary Ingalls from the beloved Little House series takes center stage in this inspiring story about a sixteen-year-old finding her way in the world after losing her sight. Readers will root for Mary as she masters braille, learns to navigate a new world independently, and discovers that being different doesn't mean being limited. If your kid loves the Little House books or stories about brave girls who never give up, they'll be drawn to Mary's determined spirit. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who enjoy historical fiction with real-life heroes.