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Description edit
For the first time in the history of the Little House books, this new edition features Garth Williams’ interior art in vibrant, full color, as well as a beautifully redesigned cover. Laura Ingalls Wilder is beginning life with her new husband, Almanzo, in their own little house. Laura is a... read more
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Characters edit
- Laura Ingalls Wilder: The main charater of this book, a pioneer wife, facing the hardships of the pioneer life.
- Almanzo Wilder: Laura's husband.
- Rose Wilder: Laura's and Almanzo's daughter and only child.
- Peter: A helper near the farm.
- A horse: The horse Laura used with a cart after having Rose when she could not ride a horse anymore while taking care of a baby.
- Cora: Add a description of this character.
- Pony: The pony Almanzo bought for Laura the first year they were married. It went faster than his horse, Fly.
- Mr. Larsen
- Laura: Laura is a free spirit who loves the outdoors and has a great love for others. She is always willing to take care of her family, placing others before herself now that she is older.
First Sentence edit
It was a hot afternoon with a strong wind from the south, but out on the Dakota prairie in 1885 no one minded the hot sunshine or the hard winds.
Table of Contents edit
Introduction
Prologue
1. The First Year
2. The Second Year
3. The Third Year
4. A Year of Grace
Series & Lists edit
This is book 9 of 9 in Little House. (standard series)
Preceded by These Happy Golden Years.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: US
Publication Date: 1971
ISBN: 0590488139
Page Count: 135
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: US
Publication Date: 1971
ISBN: 0590488139
Page Count: 135
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- The Wise Owl Factory Book a Day Blog, blog entry on The First Four Years: The Wise Owl Factory Book a Day Blog, blog entry on The First Four Years, FREE PDF discussion guide for the entire book.
Movie Connections edit
- Little House on the Prairie (IMDb): 1974–1984 TV Series of 9 Seasons and 3 movies.
- Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder (IMDb): 2002 movie. Part 2.
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