Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
5.5
Points
22.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
141011
Points per Word
0.000156
Page Count
545
Points per Page
0.040367
Description
"Tallgrass" is a fictionalized saga that traces the settlement of Kansas over more than 300 years, beginning with the arrival of Spanish conquistadors and continuing through the establishment of the Santa Fe Trail. The novel portrays characters from diverse heritages who competed for control of the North American prairie. This historical fiction work brings to life the cultural conflicts and transformations that shaped the Kansas territory.