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Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Little Town on the Prairie

A Newbery Honor Award Winner

Laura Ingalls Wilder

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 8, 2008

Reading lane: 19th-Century U.S.

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.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Frontier Days

Everyday frontier life unfolds through family ties, practical work, and the rhythms of a young town.

Come here for

  • Small-town socials alongside the work of helping family
  • A nineteenth-century frontier community seen through daily life

Expect

  • A warm account based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s real childhood
  • Classic black-and-white artwork by Garth Williams

Book Details

Authors
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 8, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
19th-Century U.S. · US Biographies
Reading lane
19th-Century U.S.

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Publisher Categories

  • US Biographies

  • The Classics

  • Stories About Divorce

  • Multigenerational Families

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  • Girls & Young Women

  • 19th-Century U.S.

  • 20th-Century U.S.

  • Christmas & Advent

About This Book

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 n...

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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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