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Little House On The Prairie

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

9 books Started 1932 Latest 1953
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The Little House On The Prairie is a Children's Fiction / Western series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, made up of 9 books published between 1932 and 1953. It begins with Little House in the Big Woods (1932), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The First Four Years (1953), spanning 21 years of storytelling.

9books
21years active
3decades
~2.6yrs between books
1953latest release

Little House On The Prairie series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Little House On The Prairie series?

Start with Little House in the Big Woods (1932), the first book in the Little House On The Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Little House On The Prairie series?

There are 9 books in the Little House On The Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, published between 1932 and 1953.

What is the first book in the Little House On The Prairie series?

The first book in the Little House On The Prairie series is Little House in the Big Woods, published in 1932 by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

What is the latest book in the Little House On The Prairie series?

The most recent book in the Little House On The Prairie series is The First Four Years (1953) by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) was an American writer best known for her "Little House" series of children's books. Born in Wisconsin, she experienced the pioneer life depicted in her writing firsthand. After settling in South Dakota and Missouri, she began writing about her childhood in 1932 at the urging of her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Wilder's "Little House" books, starting with "Little House in the Big Woods" (1932), captivated readers with their authentic portrayal of frontier life and the challenges faced by early settlers. She received the Newbery Medal in 1954 for "On the Banks of Plum Creek," the fourth book in the series. Wilder's writing style, which combines vivid descriptions with a heartfelt tone, has made her books timeless classics, enjoyed by generations of readers worldwide.

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