Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography
Authors and Contributors      By (author) William Anderson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 188,Width 115
ISBN/Barcode 9780060885526
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date 2 January 2007
Publication Country United States

Description

Laura Ingalls Wilder welcomed readers into her world with the publication of Little House in the Big Woods. 75 years later, she remains one of America's most cherished authors. This accessible and engrossing biography features a fresh photographic look that will tie into the new repackage of the Little House series. Readers are given an in-depth account of the true story behind the Laura's real adventures. Every Little House fan will welcome the opportunity to learn more about America's favorite pioneer girl.

Author Biography

William Anderson is an award-winning historian and author whose interest in the "Little House" books began in elementary school. Much of his research for this book was conducted on-site at the locales of the Ingalls and Wilder homes. He has been active in the preservation and operation of the Wilder sites in De Smet, South Dakota, and Mansfield, Missouri, and edits the newsletter, Laura Ingalls Wilder Lore. Among Mr. Anderson"s other writings about the people and places of the "Little House" books are LAURA INGALLS WILDER COUNTRY, A LITTLE HOUSE SAMPLER, PRAIRIE GIRL, and LAURA"S ALBUM. William Anderson currently lives and teaches in Michigan. You can visit him online at www.williamandersonbooks.com.