AR Book Level
5.5
AR Points
22
Word Count
141,011
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
80009 EN
About this book
"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.