Other editions of book Little Town on the Prairie by Wilder,Laura Ingalls.

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. 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.

The little settlement that weathered the long, hard winter of 1880 to 1881 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.

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.

The "Little House" books tell the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder's life. She was born in 1867 in the little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin, and through the years she traveled with her family by covered wagon through Kansas, Minnesota, and finally the Dakota Territory, where she met and married Almanzo Wilder. There are at least eight books in the "Little House" series; this is one of the best.

*Holiday Gifts that Give Back! Orders Feed & Care for Rescued Animals* You don't need to be a kid, or even a girl, to enjoy the classic, award-winning Little House books! Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House in the Big Woods from HarperCollins begins the series, first published in 1932, and recounts the author's life growing up in the wilds of Wisconsin in 1871. Although fictionalized, her descriptions of sharing space with wild animals, living off the land, and putting up supplies for the long winters ring true and her accounts of narrow escapes and warm family moments will resonate with readers of all ages. Introduce a new generation of readers to Laura, Ma, Pa, Mary, Carrie, and this classic tale of pioneer life, beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams. Paperback, 256 pages. Ages 8 & up.