Notes from The Radical Reader:

• Noble Characters: Laura Ingalls hates her brown hair, is the second child in the family, and isn’t nearly as perfect as she believes her older sister, Mary, to be. A rambunctious and kind-hearted girl, Laura’s love for the prairie and her family leads her to brave winter storms, endure grasshopper plagues, and forge unlikely friendships with the strangest of friends.
• Captivating Plots: For years, the timeless story of one brave little girl growing up in the rugged woods and prairies of America has charmed and delighted readers. From panthers, bees’ nests, and dances at Grandpa’s house, to lonely hours on the prairie and the threat of war with the Indians, to finally living in town and romantic evening buggy rides, Laura Ingalls chronicles the incredible story of her growing-up years in the newly discovered territory of the West!
• Elaborate Worlds: Set during the late 1800s, The Little House Series highlights the longing of thousands of Americans to discover the new territory of the West. Written from Laura’s perspective, readers will experience the true story of a pioneer family fighting to survive in the 19th century.