Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Written by Yona Zeldis McDonough & illustrated by Jennifer Thermes
Hardcover
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8 - 12
Reading age
176
Page count
95
Words per page
~899L
Lexile measure
Sep 16, 2014
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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.

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      Author
      Yona Zeldis McDonough

      Yona Zeldis McDonough is a longtime doll lover and collector. She is also an award-winning author who has published numerous books for children and adults. She presently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.

      Illustrator
      Jennifer Thermes

      Jennifer Thermes is the children’s book author and illustrator of Charles Darwin’s Around-the-World Adventure and an accomplished map illustrator. She lives in Connecticut.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780805095425
    Publication Date
    September 16, 2014
    Publisher
    Henry Holt & Company
    Page Count
    176
    Words Per Page
    95
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2014014946
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~899L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    170141
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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