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The First Four Years (Little House, Bk 9)
The First Four Years - Little House, Bk 9
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams (Illustrator)
The first years in the marriage of Laura Ingalls and Almanzo Wilder. The newlywed couple stakes their claim on the South Dakota prairie, and although their life is difficult, it is also filled with love and happiness. Set from 1885-1889, this is the last book in the "Little House" series.
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ISBN-13: 9780590488136
ISBN-10: 0590488139
Publication Date: 1976
Pages: 134
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  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 53 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic School Market Edition
Book Type: Paperback
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dazeerae avatar reviewed The First Four Years (Little House, Bk 9) on + 55 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I love this book because it tells about Laura and Manly's first few years of marriage. The manuscript was not prepared for publication by Laura, because it was not found until after her death. Therefore, the book is not as well-written or detailed as the previous Little House books. However, if you enjoy Laura's other books, this book will be of interest. I found out things about Laura's life that I never knew until I read this book.
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Helpful Score: 1
This book is commonly rejected by LHOP series fans, but I really enjoyed it. Yes, it was a little different than the others in the series, but not all that different. I can't imagine reading all of the other books, and not this one!
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Helpful Score: 1
Cover doesn't have the edging around it.
Laura and Manly Wilder begin married life on their small prairie homestead with high hopes. The beautiful prairie world seems like a paradise; there are wildflowers in spring, wild geese in autumn, pony rides, and warm times together. But each year brings unforeseen disasters as well--storms destroy the crops; there is sickness, fire, and always unpaid debts. The first four years often prove heartbreaking for the Wilders. But they have each other, and their little daughter Rose, and a fierce determination to succeed.
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reviewed The First Four Years (Little House, Bk 9) on + 350 more book reviews
What a depressing story. Of course it lacked a lot of detail than what her other books are because it was taken from a few journals found after her death (she was working on it for another book). Sad that we couldn't learn even more. It really is admirable to see how hard people worked in that time and how lazy we've become. Even after a stroke, Almanzo didn't give up! how amazing.
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i love anything there is to the little house collection.. it is so wholesome.. i encourage anyone who has not read any of lauria ingalls wilder collections to do so. they will enjoy her books a great deal..
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Beautiful tale- great for any young girl!
coneflower2001 avatar reviewed The First Four Years (Little House, Bk 9) on + 41 more book reviews
I have read the whole Little House series, and loved every moment. I kinda of hate getting ride of the books, but I know my boys wont read them. So instead of letting them waste, I'm passing them on. The books are different from the tv series. As much as I love the Tv series, the books are much better. This series is a classic and should be read by every child, well at least every girl...lol.
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Last book in the Little House on the Prairie series. Laura marries and starts her new life with husband.


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