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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Praise for Little Author in the Big Woods This condensation of the long, peripathetic life of Laura Ingalls Wilder will intrigue fans of the Little House series. - Kirkus Reviews This biography draws parallels between Wilder's life and writing, featuring both hardships and joys of her experiences as a pioneer in the late 1800s and early 1900s . . . 'Little House' fans will find a lot to love here. - School Library Journal Praise for Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott A Junior Library Guild Selection McDonough, appropriately for the audience, places the development of Louisa's character over literary exegesis, and her words are harmoniously both accessible and expressive. . . . While too dense for the littlest of women (and men), middle-graders will be charmed by this first look at one of America's most beloved authors. --Kirkus Review Praise for The Doll Shop Downstairs A 2010 Cooperative Children's Book ChoiceA 2012 New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) Charlotte Award Master List's Selection* Mix one part Rumer Godden's The Story of Holly and Ivy and many parts Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family and you create a standout family-and-doll story. --Kirkus Reviews,starred review* McDonough gives us a wholly original story. . . . Dolls and doll parts, a resourceful Mama and Papa and an appealing heroine and her sisters are all deftly drawn. . . . The Doll Shop Downstairs will become a classic. --Jewish Book World, starred review
Yona Zeldis McDonough is the author of many books for children, including Sisters in Strength, Anne Frank, and Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott. Ms. McDonough lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Jennifer Thermes is the author and illustrator of When I Was Built and Sam Bennett's New Shoes, which was a Bank Street College Best Children's Book. Her books as illustrator include the middle-grade novel Maggie & Oliver and The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever! Jennifer also creates illustrated maps for magazine and book publishing clients.
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 10307632-6
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Da: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00070836525
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Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66. Codice articolo G080509542XI3N10
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Da: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66. Codice articolo G080509542XI3N10
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Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66. Codice articolo G080509542XI5N10
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Da: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66. Codice articolo G080509542XI3N10
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Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66. Codice articolo G080509542XI3N10
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Da: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.6. Codice articolo bk080509542Xxvz189zvxgdd
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Da: Ebooksweb, Bensalem, PA, U.S.A.
Condizione: Acceptable. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Used: Acceptable Condition. Codice articolo 52GZZZ01SOW5_ns
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Da: Ebooksweb, Bensalem, PA, U.S.A.
Condizione: VeryGood. Thermes, Jennifer (illustratore). Used Very Good:Minor shelf wear. Codice articolo 52GZZZ0180MC_ns
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