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Little Town on the Prairie (Little House) (Little House, 7) Paperback – April 8, 2008

by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author), Garth Williams (Illustrator)

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Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.

In Little Town on the Prairie, the young town of De Smet has survived the long, harsh winter of 1880-1881. With the arrival of spring comes invitations to socials, parties, and “literaries.” Laura, who is now fifteen years old, attends her first evening social.

In her spare time, she sews shirts to help earn money to send Mary to a college for the blind. Laura also receives her teaching certificate and can work at a school. And, best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to being walking her home from church. Life in the little town certainly is exciting!

The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s real childhood as an American pioneer and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.

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Little House on the Prairie
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4 - 7
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5.17 x 0.74 x 7.65 inches
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HarperCollins
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April 8, 2008
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0064400077
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The little settlement that weathered the long, hard winter of 1880-81 is now a growing town. Laura is growing up, and she goes to her first evening social. Mary is at last able to go to a college for the blind. Best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to walk home from church with Laura. And Laura, now fifteen years old, receives her certificate to teach school.

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Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867–1957) was born in a log cabin in the Wisconsin woods. With her family, she pioneered throughout America’s heartland during the 1870s and 1880s, finally settling in Dakota Territory. She married Almanzo Wilder in 1885; their only daughter, Rose, was born the following year. The Wilders moved to Rocky Ridge Farm at Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894, where they established a permanent home. After years of farming, Laura wrote the first of her beloved Little House books in 1932. The nine Little House books are international classics. Her writings live on into the twenty-first century as America’s quintessential pioneer story.

Garth Williams is the renowned illustrator of almost one hundred books for children, including the beloved Stuart Little by E. B. White, Bedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban, and the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

He was born in 1912 in New York City but raised in England. He founded an art school near London and served with the British Red Cross Civilian Defense during World War II. Williams worked as a portrait sculptor, art director, and magazine artist before doing his first book Stuart Little, thus beginning a long and lustrous career illustrating some of the best known children's books.

In addition to illustrating works by White and Wilder, he also illustrated George Selden’s The Cricket in Times Square and its sequels (Farrar Straus Giroux). He created the character and pictures for the first book in the Frances series by Russell Hoban (HarperCollins) and the first books in the Miss Bianca series by Margery Sharp (Little, Brown). He collaborated with Margaret Wise Brown on her Little Golden Books titles Home for a Bunny and Little Fur Family, among others, and with Jack Prelutsky on two poetry collections published by Greenwillow: Ride a Purple Pelican and Beneath a Blue Umbrella. He also wrote and illustrated seven books on his own, including Baby Farm Animals (Little Golden Books) and The Rabbits’ Wedding (HarperCollins).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (April 8, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064400077
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064400077
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 13 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 880L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.17 x 0.74 x 7.65 inches

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Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in the Wisconsin woods in 1867. She wrote the Little House books based on her own experiences growing up on the Western frontier. Just like the characters in her stories, Laura and her family traveled by covered wagon across the Midwest and experienced many of the same adventures. She finally settled down in Mansfield, Missouri with her husband, Almanzo, where she lived until her death in 1957.

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Mr. Texas

The classic series I loved as a child!

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017

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I recently ordered the full set of nine books of the Laura Ingalls Wilder classic Little House series and I am completely thrilled with what I received. After reading so many comments posted by disappointed reviewers, I was skeptical I would be able to get "the real deal" by ordering these from Amazon. The books I received are exactly as I remember owning as a child in the seventies..hardcover with a matching colored jacket, black and white illustrations by the wonderful Garth Williams and each one is everything they should be. In addition, I noticed that the copy of "Little House on the Prairie" is the updated and revised edition, which includes colored illustrations, a short bio about Laura, an introduction to how Garth Williams became the new illustrator for her books, a few songs and a collection of letters written in Laura's own hand. The pages of this book are crisper and whiter, with a bit of gloss on them similar to a higher quality coffee table style book, and the whole book feels a bit heavier than the others. These are truly the classic children's books you'll want to collect and share, and with each one less expensive than the printed cover price, the entire set of nine cost about $12 apiece, a bargain!

I bought the entire series by choosing each one separately, rather than just looking for a full set. Even though I had to be careful to pick through all the paperback and kindle versions, after putting hardcover in the search box, you'll see all the titles listed individually. I plan to give them as a set to my niece, beginning her collection with "Little House in the Big Woods" for her sixth birthday this year.

Don't be put off by the negative comments written by a few of the reviewers. Just take a little more time searching through the selections, and you'll get exactly what you want!

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C. Guiles

Classic that needs to be read every few years

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023

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I have to re-read the entire series every few years. Holds up well, highly recommended for children and adults alike

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R. Benjamin Myers

wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022

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These books were the strongest most enjoyable theme in my daughter’s young life as we read them together. She wanted to be Laura, played Laura, learned about other ways of life, and got a glimpse into the strong women who came before us. Now my son is loving the same experience- and I get to watch it all over again as we read together. Reading the Little House books again with my children has also opened up my understanding and vision of what it took to expand our country.

BUT- trigger warning for sure. In this one there is the chapter describing a minstrel show. Not to mention an illustration. (Yikes.) In our house, it gave us an extra opportunity to discuss the racism and depiction of black people and make connections from then until current events. However, it’s good to know and think about how you might handle it ahead of a read aloud.

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Jane shell

must read the whole series

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023

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Starting from the very first book, enjoy a more simple life pleasures that Laura Ingalls wilder did. It’s such a nice cozy read.

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William T. Warren, III

I'm a big Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, as well as a Cherry Jones fan.

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021

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My second grade teacher, Miss Dunn, read the entire "Little House" series to us while she was our home room teacher. Cherry Jones is the daughter of my high school English teacher, and I have seen most of her NY stage appearances. It was a combination made in heaven for my six year old granddaughter, who was the recipient of the entire CD series.
Laura was still alive when I was a second grader, and Miss Dunn had each of her classes, including mine, write a letter to her, from which we duly received a reply. Miss Dunn passed away many years ago, but the letters are still in existence.

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Lovely historical fiction

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021

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A beautiful story full of nostalgia for family and simpler times. A little unfortunate that LIW was an unwitting racist and chose to include the minstrel show as a highlight of her life as a teenager in De Smet. However, that is how people lived and behaved in those days. If it weren't for that kind of stuff, this book would make me wish I was born in a different time

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Randy J

Inspirational spirit and determination.

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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I read all 9 of them. I'm 67 years old, but still found them to be very interesting. Life in the 1800s was hard, but these people endured it remarkably well. We of this age would be hard pressed to make it as successfully as they did. These books were inspiring because of the pioneer spirit and endurance. They helped too settle the west. Truly remarkable people. I would have been honored to have known them. I wish there had been more of these books than just the 9.

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LeeAnn H.

Almost grown up!

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018

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Once again I have heaved a great sigh, even though I am nearing the end of the series, and dread it's arrival, I am ready for the next book to start. This book though reminds me so much of my own journey through my teen years and the trepidation from the idea of starting my adult life away from the safety of home. Being "there" with Laura as she reached and triumphed over life's speed bumps, gave me the courage to face my own. It's why I think all young people should read these books.

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Suntjens

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2018

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GOOD book to read

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Reviewed in France on November 28, 2013

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L'ensemble des ouvrages écrits par Laura Ingalls est vraiment plus que passionnant, car elle décrit avec des détails vraiment très précis le mode de vie quotidien des pionniers de l'ouest américain. On ne pêut être qu'ébahi et admiratif devant le courage et l'ingéniosité de ces gens qui faisaient absolument tout avec rien. Un must à lire par tous les passionnés de l'époque.

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Caroline G

Well-done recording of classic favourite

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2013

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I have now bought the entire set of 'Little House' CDs and all are well recorded and pleasant to listen to.This one is part of Laura's growing up years and can be recommended to any who have enjoyed these books and like the luxury of resting their eyes and having them read to them!

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未来を生き抜く力を身につけるローラ

Reviewed in Japan on October 4, 2012

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ローラももう１５歳。とうさんの農場にかあさんの家事の手伝い、学業に忙しい毎日です。なにしろ頑固で正義感の強いローラのこと、不当な評価をするワイルダー先生（将来の義姉にもかかわらず、やっちゃいましたよ）を一刀両断、再会した宿敵ネリーとも舌戦を繰り広げ、さらには恋のかけひきをも始めます。
小学生の頃、夢中で読んだこのシリーズは、開拓民の生活のたくましさに感動していました。が、私自身親になって再読してみると、とうさん、かあさんの気持に寄り添っている自分がいました。
とうさんの農場は鳥害でまたもや農作物を失います。とうさんとかあさんは、メアリーをなんとしても盲学校に入学させたいと、費用を工面するために大事な子牛を手放します。また、家が決して裕福ではないことを知っているローラが学校で流行中のイラスト入り名刺を「欲しいけど必要ないから」と強がたっときに、かあさんは「同年代の少女たちと同じ楽しみを味わってほしいの」と優しく声をかけ、恥じ入るローラにとうさんの差し出したなけなしの小銭を受け取らせます。
生きることの困難さと、その壁を乗り越えて生きていく彼らの姿に、さらなる感動を味わいました。

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Lisa Fehr

Classic

Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2014

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Charmingly written, this series teaches as well as entertains. While traditionally given to girls to read, it can appeal to boys as well. A good basis for an elementary history class.

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