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Little House on the Prairie
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Little House: Book 2

Little House on the Prairie (1935) (edit title/settings)

by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author) (edit contributors)

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Meet Laura Ingalls . . .the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House books.When Pa Ingalls decides to sell the little log house, the family sets out for Indian country! They travel from Wisconsin to Kansas and when there, finally, Pa builds their little house on the prairie.... read more

Summary edit see section history

The story of the author's journey from Wisconsin to Kansas by covered wagon.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Laura Ingalls: Laura is the second child born to the Ingalls. She is a tomboy and loves to help Pa with everything. She has a strong will and spirit. She is always in trouble with something.
  • Mary Ingalls: Mary is the first child born to the Ingalls. She is dedicated to her schoolwork and loves to help Ma.
  • Pa (Charles Ingalls): Charles loves and cares for his family and is willing to do anything for them. He is nice to every one.
  • Ma (Caroline Ingalls): Ma loves her family takes very good care of them. Whenever Pa is gone, she is dedicated to do and finish her work and his work.
  • Carrie Ingalls: Carrie Ingalls is the baby in the family. She loves Jack and her family. She is always talking.
  • Jack: Jack is the faithful bulldog that the Ingalls can always trust. He goes with them everywhere. Dog.
  • Laura: the little girl in the book
  • Patty: When Pa buys two new horses he lets the girls name them. Mary names her horse Patty.
  • Bunny: Bunny is the colt that Patty has. Mary does not want her and lets Laura have her.
  • Isaiah Edwards: A neighbor the Ingalls meet and befriend
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder: A small girl that is always in trouble and she it a big help too. Main character
  • Laura: the main character in the book a little girl and she always wanted to see a baby papoose and you will have to read it to find out if she see one or not
  • Dr. Tan: Doctor who treats the family and Native Americans in the surrounding area.
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First Sentence edit see section history

Along time ago, when all the grandfathers and grandmothers of today were little boys and little girls or very small babies, or perhaps not even born, Pa and Ma and Mary and Laura and Baby Carrie left their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. Going West
2. Crossing the Creek
3. Camp on the High Prairie
4. Prairie Day
5. The House on the Prairie
6. Moving In
7. The Wolf-Pack
8. Two Stout Doors
9. A Fire on the Hearth
10. A Roof and a Floor
11. Indians in the House
12.Fresh Water to Drink
13. Texas Longhorns
14. Indian Camp
15. Fever'N'Ague
16. Fire in the Chimney
17. Pa Goes to Town
18. The Tall Indian
19. Mr. Edwards Meets Santa Claus
20. A Scream in the Night
21. Indian Jamboree
22. Prairie Fire
23. Indian War-Cry
24. Indians Ride Away
25. Soldiers
26. Going Out

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 9 in Little House. (standard series)

Preceded by Little House in the Big Woods, and followed by Farmer Boy.

This is book 86 of 214 in Best English-Language Fiction of the 20th Century. (authoritative list)

Preceded by From Here to Eternity, and followed by The Ambassadors.

This is book 457 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Mary Poppins, and followed by The Good Master.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Garth Williams (Illustrator)
  2. William Anderson

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1935
ISBN: 978-0-7497-0930-3
Page Count: 352

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Also suitable for reading to younger children

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