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Little House on the Prairie

Pages
257
Published
1935
Language
English

Synopsis

Laura Ingalls and her family leave their Wisconsin home for the vast, open prairies of Kansas. They travel by covered wagon to build a new life, facing the challenges of frontier living, from planting crops to hunting for food. As they begin to settle in, they find themselves in the midst of a dangerous conflict, testing their resilience and courage.

About the author

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Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder was an American writer known for the Little House on the Prairie series of children's novels (1932 to 1943) based on her childhood in a settler family, which were the basis for the television series 'Little House on the Prairie' during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Characters

Laura IngallsProtagonist
Caroline Quiner IngallsSupporting
Charles IngallsSupporting
Mary IngallsSupporting
Carrie IngallsSupporting
All characters in Little House on the Prairie

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book the first in the series?

    While it is often read early, it is the second book in narrative order and the third book published in the series.

  • How much of the story is based on real events?

    The narrative is a fictionalized account of the author's childhood, blending her actual experiences with artistic choices and editorial revisions that sometimes differ from historical records.

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