Spunky Pioneer Children

For your convenience, this list is arranged roughly from youngest (picture books) to oldest (high school) selections.

Apples to Oregon – Deborah Hopkinson

The Josefina Story Quilt – Eleanor Coerr

Pioneer Cat – William H Hooks

Wagon Wheels – Barbara Brenner

Little House in the Big Woods – Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Birchbark House – Louise Erdrich

Sweet Home Alaska – Carole Estby Dagg (click to read a review)

Prairie Lotus – Linda Sue Park

Bound for Oregon – Jean Van Leeuwen

Cabin on Trouble Creek – Jean Van Leeuwen

Seven Alone – Honore Willsie Morrow

Caddie Woodlawn – Carol Ryrie Brink

Indian Captive – Lois Lenski

Moccasin Trail – Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Little Britches – Ralph Moody

A Lantern in Her Hand – Bess Streeter Aldrich

My Antonia – Willa Cather