Little author in the big woods : a biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder / Yona Zeldis McDonough ; illustrated by Jennifer Thermes.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Christy Ottaviano Books / Henry Holt and Company, 2014Edition: First editionDescription: xviii, 156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 080509542X (hardback)
- 9780805095425 (hardback)
- Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Biography | Wilder, L. M136 | Available | 33111007638931 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Many girls in elementary and middle school fall in love with the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. What they don't always realize is that Wilder's books are autobiographical. This narrative biography describes more of the details of the young Laura's real life as a young pioneer homesteading with her family on many adventurous journeys. This biography, complete with charming illustrations, points out the differences between the fictional series as well as the many similarities. It's a fascinating story of a much-celebrated writer.
Includes bibliographical references.
"Many girls in elementary and middle school fall in love with the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. What they don't always realize is that Wilder's books are autobiographical. This narrative biography describes more of the details of the young Laura's real life as a young pioneer homesteading with her family on many adventurous journeys. This biography, complete with charming illustrations, points out the differences between the fictional series as well as the many similarities. It's a fascinating story of a much-celebrated writer"-- Provided by publisher.