Little House on the Prairie
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272 pages · Released Sep 3, 1994 · HarperTrophy
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Little House on the Prairie parent’s guide: what’s inside
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A note for parents
Little House on the Prairie is a beloved classic that vividly depicts pioneer life on the American frontier through the eyes of a young girl. The story prioritizes family bonds, hard work, resilience, and adapting to hardship, with minimal profanity or sexual content. However, parents should be aware that the book contains dated racial attitudes and depictions reflecting its historical setting, and some scenes involving survival threats, illness, and conflict with Native Americans may feel tense to younger readers.
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When Laura Ingalls and her family leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, they head west for the open prairie skies of Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the perfect spot for Pa to build them a new home. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild duc... When Laura Ingalls and her family leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, they head west for the open prairie skies of Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the perfect spot for Pa to build them a new home. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. But just when they begin to feel settled, they are caught in the middle of a dangerous conflict. 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 with its depiction of life on the American frontier. ([source][1]) [1]: https://www.littlehousebooks.com/books/little-house-on-the-prairie/9780062470744/
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- Loveable Characters
- A mix driven
- Weak Character Development
- Middle grade
- classics
- Strong Character Development
- Adventurous
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- reflective
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