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Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography
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Dive into the world of the author of the beloved Little House series! From her pioneer days on the prairie to her golden years with her husband, Almanzo, and their daughter, Rose, Laura Ingalls Wilder has become a friend to all who have read about her adventures. This expertly researched, behind-the-scenes account of Laura’s life chronicles the real events that inspired her to write her stories, and also describes her life after the last Little House book ends.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1,1992
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256 pages, Paperback
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January 2, 2007 by HarperCollins
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9780060885526
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0060885521
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English
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Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder (February 7, 1867 – February 10, 1957) was an American writer known for the Little House on the Prairie series of childrens books, published between 1932 and 1943, which were based on her childhood in a settler and pioneer famil...
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Not sure how this got on my list. Lightly skimmed April 2021. Did learn that First Four Years was published 14 years posthumous, which bothers me, and explains why it's so different. Laura wanted youngsters to know what it meant to have pioneer spirit, not to be traumatized.
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My mom ordered two copies and put one in my summer book box. I read and re-read the Little House books and watched the show many, many times. As an adult, I realize that there are problems that have risen with the books. Now we have many books out on the market that can counter balance and introduce voices and perspectives that were not considered when these novels were published. But I guess my mother was feeling nostalgic and I was curious to learn about the author herself.
But this biography written in 1992, re-introduced some great facts about the Ingalls-Wilder clan that I did know and a few things that I didn't.
Goodreads review published 28/12/21
But this biography written in 1992, re-introduced some great facts about the Ingalls-Wilder clan that I did know and a few things that I didn't.
Goodreads review published 28/12/21
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I accidentally requested this book through interlibrary loan and decided to read it anyway. If you've read the Little House books (and if you haven't, why not?) then you won't learn anything new for that time period of Laura's life. You will learn more about Laura's adult life and how her daughter, Rose, influenced her writing career. This was a sweet children's/YA book.
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The author did a wonderful job telling her story in a way that helped you identify with her personality and character as you did when reading her books. She and Manly led incredible (long) lives that witnessed so many changes in history. Laura went from riding in a covered wagon to flying in an airplane!
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I think this might be my favorite book this year. What an amazing life and story. I have always loved Little House on the Prairie. I grew up watching the TV show. This book was fantastic. It is a must read if you’re a fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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As a kid, I loved all the Little House books. Finally getting to see the grown woman behind the books was fascinating and so interesting. I admit I even had a little lump in my throat at the end! Laura Ingalls, you were a treasure to the kids you wrote for, and an inspiration to those with a hard life. Schools would do well to have their students read this book to learn about life, how hard it was, and how to overcome bad times and keep moving forward with a positive attitude.
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A great, easy to read biography about one of America's favorite pioneer girls! Laura lived through so much and seemed like a great woman. I loved the details after what takes place in the Little House series.
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