Books like Rose at Rocky Ridge by Roger Lea MacBride
When Rose Wilder and her parents settle in Missouri, they face the challenge of turning a dilapidated farm into a livable home. Through hard work, cooperation, and resilience, the family establishes a new life on the frontier, teaching young readers about the rewards of perseverance and the importance of family ties.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Roger Lea MacBride
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