Laura Ingalls Wilder: Growing Up in the Little House

by Patricia Reilly Giff

Overview

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods comes the biography of one of the most important figures in the history of children’s literature: Laura Ingalls Wilder!
 
Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up during the pioneer days of America. To the delight of millions of readers, she spent her adulthood recounting her girlhood memories in the form of her the Little House series, including The Little House on the Prairie. This is the true story of her life, and how she came to be known as one of the most important children’s book authors of all time.
 
About the Women of Our Time series:
International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780147513649
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	12/26/2014
Series:	Women of Our Time
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	424,932
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	780L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Patricia Reilly Giff is the author of many beloved books for children, including the Newbery Honor books, Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods. She lives in Trumbull, Connecticut.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Praise for Women of Our Time: Laura Ingalls Wilder:

"Turn to this biography to learn which parts of the [Little House] stories actually happened."
—Publishers Weekly

"Should appeal to Wilder's fans."
—School Library Journal

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Women of Our Time: Laura Ingalls Wilder:

"Turn to this biography to learn which parts of the [Little House] stories actually happened."
—Publishers Weekly

"Should appeal to Wilder's fans."
—School Library Journal

From the Publisher