Laura Smet's Little House In The Big Woods
However, her story was turned down.
(Biography.com Editors)After tireless hours of work, the story was revised and renamed "Little
House in the Big Woods." Children especially loved the stories because they introduced a different way of life. This book alone, with no other writings, earned itself the Newbery Honor.
Year after year, Laura was awarded this award between the years 1938 and 1942, and again in
1944.
Rose, as an older woman, moved to Connecticut leaving the new and updated farmhouse, which now had electricity, to her parents. Laura visited some of her childhood friends in De
Smet and was inspired to write "By the Shores of Silver Lake." Her books were translated into many languages including Spanish, French, and even Braille, …show more content…
She received over a thousand letters, cards, and telegrams from fans all over the country. Laura was determined to live beyond the age of ninety just as her late Almanzo had done. Laura Ingalls Wilder passed away three days after her
6 Barker 1 ninetieth birthday. After Laura's death, "The First Four Years" was published along with other stories she had written at her home. The most popular being "Little House on the Prairie" which was the inspiration for the 1974 TV series featuring Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls. (Stevens)
Laura Ingalls Wilder is a true inspiration to all generations, however, the younger generations rarely recognize the amazing stories written by this true pioneer. Laura's old home place is still on exhibit today and can be visited. There are many life lessons to be learned from the stories written by this 20th century author that can be carried over into 21st century and
(Biography.com Editors)After tireless hours of work, the story was revised and renamed "Little
House in the Big Woods." Children especially loved the stories because they introduced a different way of life. This book alone, with no other writings, earned itself the Newbery Honor.
Year after year, Laura was awarded this award between the years 1938 and 1942, and again in
1944.
Rose, as an older woman, moved to Connecticut leaving the new and updated farmhouse, which now had electricity, to her parents. Laura visited some of her childhood friends in De
Smet and was inspired to write "By the Shores of Silver Lake." Her books were translated into many languages including Spanish, French, and even Braille, …show more content…
She received over a thousand letters, cards, and telegrams from fans all over the country. Laura was determined to live beyond the age of ninety just as her late Almanzo had done. Laura Ingalls Wilder passed away three days after her
6 Barker 1 ninetieth birthday. After Laura's death, "The First Four Years" was published along with other stories she had written at her home. The most popular being "Little House on the Prairie" which was the inspiration for the 1974 TV series featuring Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls. (Stevens)
Laura Ingalls Wilder is a true inspiration to all generations, however, the younger generations rarely recognize the amazing stories written by this true pioneer. Laura's old home place is still on exhibit today and can be visited. There are many life lessons to be learned from the stories written by this 20th century author that can be carried over into 21st century and