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Little House on the Prairie (Little House, No 3) Paperback – April 8, 2008

by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author), Garth Williams (Illustrator)

4.7 3,653 ratings

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Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie is the third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.

Laura Ingalls and her family are heading to Kansas! Leaving behind their home in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, they travel by covered wagon until they find the perfect spot to build a little house on the prairie. Laura and her sister Mary love exploring the rolling hills around their new home, but the family must soon get to work, farming and hunting and gathering food for themselves and for their livestock. Just when the Ingalls family starts to settle into their new home, they find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict. Will they have to move again?

The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.

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“Based on the real-life experiences of the author, this series introduces a new generation of readers to life on the American frontier. I couldn’t stop reading it! I recommend this book for people who love history.” — Brightly

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The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for Kansas. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their little house on the prairie. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Sometimes pioneer life is hard, but Laura and her folks are always busy and happy in their new little house.

About the Author

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867–1957) was born in a log cabin in the Wisconsin woods. With her family, she pioneered throughout America’s heartland during the 1870s and 1880s, finally settling in Dakota Territory. She married Almanzo Wilder in 1885; their only daughter, Rose, was born the following year. The Wilders moved to Rocky Ridge Farm at Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894, where they established a permanent home. After years of farming, Laura wrote the first of her beloved Little House books in 1932. The nine Little House books are international classics. Her writings live on into the twenty-first century as America’s quintessential pioneer story.

Garth Williams is the renowned illustrator of almost one hundred books for children, including the beloved Stuart Little by E. B. White, Bedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban, and the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

He was born in 1912 in New York City but raised in England. He founded an art school near London and served with the British Red Cross Civilian Defense during World War II. Williams worked as a portrait sculptor, art director, and magazine artist before doing his first book Stuart Little, thus beginning a long and lustrous career illustrating some of the best known children's books.

In addition to illustrating works by White and Wilder, he also illustrated George Selden’s The Cricket in Times Square and its sequels (Farrar Straus Giroux). He created the character and pictures for the first book in the Frances series by Russell Hoban (HarperCollins) and the first books in the Miss Bianca series by Margery Sharp (Little, Brown). He collaborated with Margaret Wise Brown on her Little Golden Books titles Home for a Bunny and Little Fur Family, among others, and with Jack Prelutsky on two poetry collections published by Greenwillow: Ride a Purple Pelican and Beneath a Blue Umbrella. He also wrote and illustrated seven books on his own, including Baby Farm Animals (Little Golden Books) and The Rabbits’ Wedding (HarperCollins).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (April 8, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064400026
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064400022
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.67 x 7.6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #14,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4 in Children's United States Biographies (Books)
- #14 in Children's 1800s American Historical Fiction
- #384 in Children's Classics

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Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in the Wisconsin woods in 1867. She wrote the Little House books based on her own experiences growing up on the Western frontier. Just like the characters in her stories, Laura and her family traveled by covered wagon across the Midwest and experienced many of the same adventures. She finally settled down in Mansfield, Missouri with her husband, Almanzo, where she lived until her death in 1957.

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the wonderful storytelling and realism of the stories, which are fascinating and relatable for all ages. Many consider it a great value and a good family classic. The pacing is described as loving, warm, and touching. Readers enjoy the entertainment value and find it a great way to spark conversations with their children. However, opinions differ on the illustrations, with some finding them great and beautiful, while others say there are no illustrations and appreciate the vintage look.

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144 customers mention "Readability"138 positive6 negative

Customers find the book easy to read. They describe it as a classic children's book that is perfect for reading aloud to kids. The reader does a wonderful job reading the story with expression. The book arrived in good condition and is a nice edition.

"Such a classic book. I loved all the characters and I could picture life on the prairie. Can’t wait to read more of this series." Read more

"...However, while I realize that this is a great book that sends the reader back in time, it could have benefited from some serious editing...." Read more

"Good read...good transition from book 1...yes book 1, as book 2 is about another family." Read more

"A classic book that’s perfect to read aloud to your kids." Read more

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Customers enjoy the stories. They find the storytelling wonderful and realistic, with themes of perseverance amidst hardship. The book is described as an amazing read about the pioneer days, with excellent themes of perseverance despite hardship. Readers appreciate the family adventure classic and Cherry Jones' reading of the stories.

"...for young readers in understanding Laura Engalls Wilder’s wonderful story telling." Read more

"...I also realize that these details lend the story an honesty and accuracy that many stories lack...." Read more

"...An excellent example of a true family life.Recommended. prisrob7-19-15" Read more

"...Oh, was I so wrong! "Little House on the Prairie" is a real classic of American literature...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They find it a great deal on a children's classic and a good seller. The book is useful and cheap compared to Campus Book Stores.

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"...Vendor is AAA+! Another book needed for college- English Lit. and very cheap compared to Campus Book Stores!" Read more

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Customers find the book's pacing gentle and warm. They describe the stories as touching, profound, and moving. The books are described as comforting, relaxing, and a nice mental vacation. Readers appreciate that the books maintain a homespun feel while maintaining an easy read.

"...Loved them then, love them even more now. A wonderful escape from the stress of life." Read more

"...and enduring all of the struggles of that lifestyle is still profound and moving. It will inspire any child...." Read more

"...So touching and good, I can’t wait to read the next 4!" Read more

"...may be spare and somewhat naive, it is nevertheless beautiful and profound...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it an enjoyable, loveable classic that provides timeless entertainment value and sparks conversations with their children.

"Loved it. Fun and interesting. Seemed a bit short to me, but still enjoyable. Ages 10- and up...." Read more

"What can I say, this is a classic. It's entertainment value is timeless, as long as you can appreciate the simpler, homesteading and pioneering life...." Read more

"It's cool 😎 and fun to read 📕Laura is cool to five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Love it! And the book is long😑..." Read more

"...They can be enjoyed time and time again. My kids play the "Laura" books we own over and over...." Read more

6 customers mention "Book length"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book length suitable. They describe it as a short, easy read with a simple yet complex plot and location. The writing style is not monotonous or overly theatrical, making the trip seem shorter.

"...She's not monotonous but also isn't overly theatrical. We have all really gotten engrossed in this story (which I didn't expect)...." Read more

"...Laura is cool to five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Love it! And the book is long😑..." Read more

"...'s ability to build character, plot and location in this simple but complex book. Can't wait to read more." Read more

"...book is clearly written for a much younger audience, it was a short easy read and a nice mental vacation." Read more

14 customers mention "Illustrations"9 positive5 negative

Customers have different views on the illustrations in the book. Some find them great, with beautiful color pictures and highlighting. Others say there are no illustrations and appreciate the vintage look of the book.

"The color illustrations are so helpful for young readers in understanding Laura Engalls Wilder’s wonderful story telling." Read more

"...a little more ($6.99 as of this writing) but contains the beautiful Garth Williams illustrations...." Read more

"...The rest were fine (quite nice, in fact!) but this one didn't have the illustrations!!..." Read more

"...Beautiful illustrations from Garth Williams in this edition. There is a nice box set of these in paperback available as well." Read more

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I read this series as a young teenager. Loved them then, love them even more now. A wonderful escape from the stress of life.

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Tiffany Allen
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Such a classic book. I loved all the characters and I could picture life on the prairie. Can’t wait to read more of this series.

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James B Sivells
Beautifully illustrated edition.
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The color illustrations are so helpful for young readers in understanding Laura Engalls Wilder’s wonderful story telling.

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Read all of the books!!
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I’m almost 11 years old, and I LOVE the little house series! This book is my favorite! Sometimes, it gets sad and Laura learns a lesson. She gets older and it is sad. Did you know she wrote those books so that kids can learn what it is like to be a pioneer? That’s so amazing! Please read this book and her other books! God Bless!!!🤍🤍🤍

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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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I remember these books from my childhood and the story still remains in my heart and mind. The main story of embarking on a westward journey, setting up a homestead and enduring all of the struggles of that lifestyle is still profound and moving. It will inspire any child.

However, while I realize that this is a great book that sends the reader back in time, it could have benefited from some serious editing. There are so many digressions into extremely detailed subjects that most kids (or adults for that matter) cannot hold a real interest in. In fact, it sometimes reads as a historical account or a technical manual rather than a work of fiction. I am sure these details were extremely important to the author but they are hard to get through as a reader. I was surprised to feel this way since I remember loving these stories as a child. Perhaps I skimmed those parts...

I do realize that this type of writing was more acceptable back when this was originally published. I also realize that these details lend the story an honesty and accuracy that many stories lack. Plus this type of detail is useful for collective memory. However, if you are planning to buy this book to read to your child out loud be prepared to skip over these parts or fumble through an in-depth account of wagon axles and other similar technical details that drone on for several pages at a time.

I still feel that the main story has a lot to offer but wanted to warn others about my experience who, like me, many have forgotten the content of the story and only have an idealized memory of this book. There aren't a lot of balanced reviews about this book so I wanted to be a voice on here.

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Good read...good transition from book 1...yes book 1, as book 2 is about another family.

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Classic story of family, struggles and perseverance
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A classic book that’s perfect to read aloud to your kids.

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Love Laura Ingalls Wilder
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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I love this entire series! I highly recommend this book and the rest of the series for anyone who hasn't read them. I first read these as a child, but I still enjoy them as an adult.

Even though this is technically book 3, you can read this one first without having any problems missing any back story.

This is a real story of a family who went to settle out west and all the challenges they met along the way.

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My 7 year old was in love with how beautiful this book was. The sad thing is that none of the other books in the series come in this presentation. Such a shame. This book was too difficult for her to read it herself, but it was read to her at bedtime and we both loved it.

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