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

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 Reviews" 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 "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" A Junior Library Guild Selection Praise for "The Doll Shop Downstairs" A 2012 New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) Charlotte Award Master List's Selection 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 Praise for "Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott" "? A 2010 Cooperative Children's Book Choice "This condensation of the long, peripathetic life of Laura Ingalls Wilder will intrigue fans of the Little House series." --Kirkus Reviews on Little Author in the Big Woods "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 on Little Author in the Big Woods "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 Reviews on Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott "* 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 on The Doll Shop Downstairs "* 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 on The Doll Shop Downstairs This condensation of the long, peripathetic life of Laura Ingalls Wilder will intrigue fans of the Little House series. "Kirkus Reviews on Little Author in the Big Woods" 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 on Little Author in the Big Woods" 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 Reviews on Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott" * 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 on The Doll Shop Downstairs" * 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 on The Doll Shop Downstairs""

Many girls in 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 biography describes more of the details of Laura's real life as a young pioneer homesteading with her family on many adventurous journeys. Complete with charming illustrations, the narrative points out the differences between the fictional series as well as the many similarities. It's a fascinating story of a much-celebrated writer.