Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Little House Books: The Library of America Collection: (Two-volume boxed set)
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Now a major new Netflix series! Originally published from 1932 to 1943, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books are classics of children’s literature, beloved by millions. But readers who last enjoyed them as children may be astonished at the quiet poetry of Wilder’s prose and the force and poignancy of her portrait of the lives of American pioneers. Now The Library of America and editor Caroline Fraser present a definitive boxed set that affirms Wilder’s place in the American canon, reintroducing these enduring works to readers young and old. Here, for the first time in two collectible hardcover volumes, are all eight Little House novels—brilliant narratives of the early life of Laura Ingalls and her family as they grow up with the country in the woods, on the plains, and finally in the small towns of the advancing American frontier—plus the posthumous novella The First Four Years , which recounts the early years of the author’s marriage to Almanzo Wilder. As a special feature, four rare autobiographical pieces address the need for historical accuracy in children’s literature, reveal real life events not included in the novels, and answer the inevitable question: what happened next? Contains: VOLUME ONE Little House in the Big Woods Farmer Boy Little House on the Prairie On the Banks of Plum Creek Library of America volume #229 VOLUME TWO By the Shores of Silver Lake The Long Winter Little Town on the Prairie These Happy Golden Years The First Four Years Library of America volume #230 Each volume features deluxe three-part bindings, a newly-researched chronology of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life and career, and helpful notes. The volumes are also available separately with standard Library of America series bindings and jackets. Review: Satisfied Customer - Enjoying the book. Happy with Quality and print size. Thank you! Review: Beautiful - This book set is not simply a children's set of books that is discarded when the kids grow out of it. It is a treasure to keep. The hardbound and shiny jacket gives it sturdiness and the good quality of the print and the way everything is presented make for a lovely accompaniment to the DVD set of the whole series The Little House on the Prairie. I had bought the DVDs for my children and they have taught them some good life lessons. This set of books will go to them now that they are both grown, to pass on to their children.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 361 Reviews |
H**A
Satisfied Customer
Enjoying the book. Happy with Quality and print size. Thank you!
D**N
Beautiful
This book set is not simply a children's set of books that is discarded when the kids grow out of it. It is a treasure to keep. The hardbound and shiny jacket gives it sturdiness and the good quality of the print and the way everything is presented make for a lovely accompaniment to the DVD set of the whole series The Little House on the Prairie. I had bought the DVDs for my children and they have taught them some good life lessons. This set of books will go to them now that they are both grown, to pass on to their children.
R**W
A must have
I love how these volumes were put together. As an adult, I wanted these books but made to look more "grown up". I'm very happy to have 2 volume books that are placed into a protective case that you can pull out easily. All are well made and I love re-reading them as an adult. I never read all as a child and the stories are enjoyable still. Sometimes a little sad, sometimes a good laugh. It's definitely a different read from childhood to adulthood. Highly recommend this!
T**.
Great books!
I purchased this for my mom for Christmas! She enjoys watching reruns of the Little House On The Prairie tv series and really wanted the books about it! I purchased these for her and she really enjoys reading them! Her only complaint is that the print is a little small and it's a little difficult for her to read but that's mainly because her eyesight is getting really bad, I'm sure anyone with decent eyesight would have no problem reading them! Highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of the tv series!
L**R
Wonderful Read
I get ‘lost’ in the pages every time I pick up a volume. So well written and details within the chapters make you feel like you’re living at that time. Also takes me back to my love of reading in childhood the Trixie Belden series; over and over!
R**R
All the "Little House" novels collected
These two volumes are a complete set of one of the most widely read series of stories about the American pioneer families. The presentation is consistent with the Library of America's intention to collect important fiction and non-fiction in permanent, high-quality editions. The volumes include a 20-page chronology of the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, which helps set the context of the stories, and notes about things and people mentioned in the stories that might not be familiar to today's reader (for example, quotes of lines from songs of the period). These books are an attractive set of an important part of American literature, intended for adult readers (much like the recently issued LoA set of science fiction novels of the 1950s). Young readers might start with paperback editions (though they will cost more in total than this set if the copies are new).
K**I
A classic story.
The author did a great write on the book. The child is enjoying the read.
A**E
Everything I've been searching for
I have been looking to reread as an adult the Little House books I loved and read again and again as a child but didn't want to bother dragging the child sized books on trips. It wouldn't be worth it to bring 2 or 3 books that would take me as much time to get through as 1 adult book so I was ecstatic when I found all 9 books in two handy volumes. If you are looking to introduce your own young relatives to the Little House series this isn't it, stick with the child sized ones with the wonderful illustrations. However if you're looking to reread treasured stories in a more convenient format then buy this set. The cover photos are beautiful as well as the binding and the ribbon bookmarks. i also love that they include photographs of the real Laura Ingalls Wilder as an adult and as a child with Mary and Carrie. Totally worth it.
A**R
Beautifully written
I grew up watching the show Little House on the Prairie. Laura Ingalls is my favourite author.She has brought the experiences of a pioneering family alive in the series.Heartwarming events,difficulties,the way the whole family faces all these adventures are all communicated superbly.I am glad I got the whole series!!
D**A
Sehr schön!
Sehr schöne Ausgabe! Tolle Qualität! Würde ich jederzeit wieder kaufen!
K**S
Beautiful set for any collection and great value
Beautiful set
K**T
Happy beyond words
Beautifully packaged book set. Can't wait to read them and be transported back to my childhood
A**X
Simple.
Simply a great service. Simplicity is always best in my view.
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