Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.5
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
1301
Points per Word
0.000384
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
In 1917 Marie and her children Betty, and baby Ann are leaving Alaska for the winter by sleigh, when disaster strikes during a snowstorm.
Quick Summary
This little historical gem from 1917 drops readers right into the middle of a desperate winter journey across frozen Alaska. Kids will hold their breath as Marie steeds her overloaded sleigh through whiteout conditions with nothing but motherly grit protecting her precious cargo. If your kid likes historical picture books like "The Little House" or "The Polar Express," they will be hooked on this tale. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who love heartwarming stories about family bravery.