Little Town on the Prairie - Laura Ingalls Wilder

This is perhaps the most famous title of all Laura Ingalls Wilder's books, as it is the book that gave its name to the internationally famous TV series. You may recall the early episodes of that 70's iconic show, but do not dismiss the book as it is VERY different in terms of content. The big woods of Wisconsin are getting "crowded", as Pa sees more and more settlers moving in and modern life crowding its way in. Pa has wanderlust and a thirst for the big open spaces, so heads out further into the frontier. Heading out by covered wagon before the ice breaks, the family crosses the mighty Mississippi River, and make it across treacherous terrain ...

A Wonderful book, not just for kids either! If you enjoyed the TV series 'Little House on the Prairie' you will already know what this book is about. However, the TV series does not do the author justice, as is usually the case with series and films made from books. There is so much more depth and description of the way things were during the depression in the west of American. This is the story of a poor mid west American family from around the turn of the century. It traces their everyday lives and important events in their family and local history. It is really a historical commentary written for children (originally.) It can be read from a ...