Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 46 min read

Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?

Written by Patricia Brennan Demuth and Who HQ · Illustrated by Tim Foley

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover the real-life adventures behind a beloved frontier classic.

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112 pages· 5,454 words· Est. 46 min read· 710L
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Bookroo's summary

Step into the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder, where the frontier's challenges and adventures come alive. Born in 1867, Laura's journey from the Big Woods of Wisconsin reveals the true stories behind her cherished Little House books. Experience the trials and triumphs of pioneer life through engaging narratives and vivid illustrations. How did Laura's real experiences shape her timeless tales? Uncover the connections between her life and her legendary stories, and see the frontier through her eyes. This captivating glimpse into history invites young readers to explore the roots of a classic.

From the publisher

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books, based on her own childhood and later life, are still beloved classics almost a century after she began writing them. Now young readers will see just how similar Laura’s true-life story was to her books. Born in 1867 in the Big Woods in Wisconsin, Laura experienced both the hardship and the adventure of living on the frontier. Her life and times are captured in engaging text and 80 black-and-white illustrations.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
5,454
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
163765
Publication
Published
December 26, 2013
First published
December 1, 2013
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448467061
LCCN
2013032701

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