Author: Marie Tschopp
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781545241899
Category : Blind
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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At the young age of fourteen, Mary Ingalls suffered an illness, causing her to lose her eyesight. Despite this trauma, Mary-the famous older sister of author Laura Ingalls Wilder, who is best known for her children's book series-led a remarkable life. Mary Ingalls-the College Years explores the young adult life of the oldest Ingalls sister, following her years spent at the Iowa College for the Blind. Readers learn of the subjects Mary studied, Mary's academic performance, her success after graduation, and the sacrifices the Ingalls family made for their eldest daughter's education. Additionally, readers are introduced to the history, development, and controversy surrounding one of America's earliest schools for the blind. In this book-decorated with never-before-published archived photos-celebrated storyteller, historical performer, and author Marie Tschopp paints a historically accurate picture of Mary Ingalls's life as a student. Fans of Ingalls Wilder's beloved novels will enjoy this captivating biography that explores the real life of Mary Ingalls.
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062094882
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
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The third book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams's classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for the big skies of the Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their house. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Just when they begin to feel settled, they are caught in the middle of a dangerous conflict. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.
Author: Annette Whipple
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1641601698
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
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Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.
Author: Melissa Anderson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762762616
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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When other girls her age were experiencing their first crushes, Melissa Sue Anderson was receiving handwritten marriage proposals from fans as young, and younger, than she was. When other girls were dreaming of their first kiss, Melissa was struggling through hers in front of a camera. From age eleven in 1974 until she left the show in 1981, Melissa Anderson literally grew up before the viewers of Little House on the Prairie. Melissa, as Mary, is remembered by many as “the blind sister”—and she was the only actor in the series to be nominated for an Emmy. In The Way I See It, she takes readers onto the set and inside the world of the iconic series created by Michael Landon, who, Melissa discovered, was not perfect, as much as he tried to be. In this memoir she also shares her memories of working with guest stars like Todd Bridges, Mariette Hartley, Sean Penn, Patricia Neal, and Johnny Cash. In addition to stories of life on the set, Melissa offers revealing looks at her relationships off-set with her costars, including the other Melissa (Melissa Gilbert) and Alison Arngrim, who portrayed Nellie Oleson on the show. And she relates stories of her guest appearances on iconic programs such as The Love Boat and The Brady Bunch. Filled with personal, revealing anecdotes and memorabilia from the Little House years, this book is also a portrait of a child star who became a successful adult actress and a successful adult. These are stories from “the other Ingalls sister” that have never been told.
Author: Heather Williams
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061242489
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Wealthy, spoiled Nellie Oleson is only happy when she is the center of attention, and so she feels angry and left out when Laura Ingalls, a poor country girl, moves to Walnut Grove and is embraced by Nellie's friends and schoolteacher.
Author: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0060009055
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Mary IngalLs lost her sight after a devastating bout of scarlet fever. Now Mary has the opportunity to attend the Iowa College for the Blind, where she will get a fresh start with her education and can learn the skills she needs for an independent future as well. It seems like a dream come true. But it also means leaving her cherished family behind in Dakota Territory, including her sister Laura. Laura's feisty personality has always complemented Mary's quiet nature, and ever since Mary lost her sight, Laura has served as Mary's "eyes" to the world. Now that she's on her own, Mary must learn to get along without her beloved sister, and in the process realizes that she may have a bit of Laura's spunk in her after all. For the first time, readers will get a glimpse into the life of Mary Ingalls and will discover a whole new side of this Little House sister they've gotten to know through Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic Little House books.
Author: William Holtz
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 9780826210159
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 454
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A biography of Rose Wilder Lane, ghostwriter of her mother's "Little House" books and a journalist.
Author: Melissa Gilbert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439123608
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 385
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A fascinating, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting tale of self-discovery from the beloved actress who earned a permanent place in the hears of millions for her role in Little House on the Prarie when she was just a child. To fans of the hugely successful television series Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert grew up in a fantasy world with a larger-than-life father, friends and family she could count on, and plenty of animals to play with. Children across the country dreamed of the Ingalls’ idyllic life—and so did Melissa. With candor and humor, the cherished actress traces her complicated journey from buck-toothed Laura "Halfpint" Ingalls to Hollywood starlet, wife, and mother. She partied with the Brat Pack, dated heartthrobs like Rob Lowe and bad boys like Billy Idol, and began a self-destructive pattern of addiction and codependence. She eventually realized that her career on television had earned her popularity, admiration, and love from everyone but herself. Through hard work, tenacity, sobriety, and the blessings of a solid marriage, Melissa has accepted her many different identities and learned to laugh, cry, and forgive in new ways. Women everywhere may have idolized her charming life on Little House on the Prairie, but Melissa’s own unexpectedly honest, imperfect, and down-to-earth story is an inspiration.
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 282
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Ma and the girls follow Pa west by train where they make their home at a rough railroad camp and plan for their own homestead.
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher: HarperFestival
ISBN: 9780694009008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Bring Laura's pioneer adventures to life with this latest collection of paper dolls adapted from the "Little House on the Prairie" series. Join Laura as she travels to the wide-open Kansas prairie and plays in the high prairie grass. With Laura, Mary, Ma, Pa, Baby Carrie, Jack and even Mr. Edwards, this newest collection is sure to bring hours of enjoyment.
