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A Little House sampler

This sampler includes excerpts from the beloved Little House series, offering readers a glimpse into the life and adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family during the late 1800s in the American Midwest. more

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Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder

American writer, famous for her Little House on the Prairie series, which tells the story of her growth experience in the Midwest of the United States in the 19th century. Her works have won the hearts of readers and had a profound impact on later generations. more

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