Prairie Songs
Prairie Songs
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1987
Book Brief
Beta167
Novel • Fiction
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Western•
Children`s LiteratureNebraska Prairies • 1880s
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US History1987
YA
10-14 years
780L
Super Short Summary
Prairie Songs by Pam Conrad follows a young girl from Nebraska as she navigates life on the frontier in the 19th century. It captures the challenges and joys faced by her family and their neighbors, highlighting resilience and community in the vast, often unforgiving landscape of the American prairie.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
358 ratings
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Review Roundup
Prairie Songs by Pam Conrad is widely praised for its vivid depiction of frontier life and strong character development. Reviewers admire the emotional depth and historical accuracy, though some feel the pacing lags in places. The poignant narrative captures hardships and resilience, resonating with readers of all ages. Overall, it's a compelling read with minor flaws.
Who Should Read Prairie Songs?
Fans of historical fiction like Little House on the Prairie will enjoy Prairie Songs by Pam Conrad. Readers interested in pioneering life and emotional depth in character relationships will find this story of resilience and community on the Nebraska plains engaging and heartfelt.
358 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
167
Novel • Fiction
•
Western•
Children`s LiteratureNebraska Prairies • 1880s
•
US History1987
YA
10-14 years
780L
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