Synopsis
A biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the "Little House" books, from her Wisconsin childhood until her death at the age of ninety.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2004-02-01 | | Illustrator: | Renee Graef |
| Size | | Length: | 74 pages | | Height: | 8.8 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 9.6 oz |
Publisher's Note
Laura Ingalls Wilder's fans know her best as "half-pint," America's spirited pioneer girl who wrote about her childhood growing up on the prairie in the late 1800s. Now noted Wilder historian William Anderson takes us beyond the Little House books and tells us about the real events that inspired Laura's stories, like the time that thousands of grasshoppers ate the Ingallses' crops. He also includes the experiences that Laura did not write about, such as the two years the family spent in Burr Oak, Iowa, running a hotel. Readers will also learn about the life Laura led with her husband, Almanzo, and their daughter, Rose, after the Little House books end. Renée Graef's detailed artwork beautifully illustrates this engaging, accessible biography of one of America's favorite authors.
Industry Reviews
"For those readers who already love the Little House books, the biography will provide a reinforcement of their integrity and answer the question of what came next, as Anderson offers an inspiring portrait of the graceful and industrious woman the spirited 'half-pint' became. For those unfamiliar with the books, this biography of a strong American woman who learned hard work at her parents' knees, crafted a marriage of genuinely equal partnership, and worked throughout her life to uphold what she believed valuable is worthwhile reading in itself."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Karen Coats (04/01/2004)
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