Little House 9 Book Box Set
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Author: Laura Ingalls WilderEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-01
ISBN: 0061128554
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Book Review: a contemporary remodeling for the same timeless classics
Summary: 5 Stars
With a set of books that carries such a timeless and unforgettable charm, you had to figure that the redesigning of the cover art was not too far behind. Updated with photographic front covers that depict a dark-haired, smiling pioneer girl through the years, this new set contains the same 9 books, yet they are completely devoid of the original Garth Williams illustrations that longtime fans of these stories remember so well. There's no doubt that this decision will infuriate some people, but the good news is that there is still a chance to grab copies of the old editions if you would prefer them. The release of this collection has provided a red flag for the original publishers to go out of print whenever they wish, so if you would like to get the old, Garth Williams versions, be sure to get them while you can, either on Amazon, Ebay, or a local bookstore.
Setting all that aside, the beautiful quality of Laura Ingalls Wilder's writing remains exactly the same, and this new release simply represents an opportunity for a whole new generation to discover and enjoy some stories that will never, ever go out of style. It is amazing to think that these books are still adorning the shelves of public libraries across the country, and children continue to pick them up for in-school reading or pure pleasure, or perhaps a combination of both. There are very few among us who don't recognize what these books mean for people of all ages, but it really is something special. Literary sensations like "Harry Potter" may come and go, but Laura's message is something that people can't seem to let go of. No matter what generation we come from, these are vibrant, refreshing, and altogether unforgettable tales of a real-life prairie girl who wasn't perfect, but was just a normal kid who happened to grow up in an era that is very, very different from the one we know today. Her stories were basic, but they left a significant mark on the world. Best of all, there was no need to resort to high-power adventure, gore, or violence to carry the plot. Laura's sweet, innocent, and youthful voice said it all, and she got it down just right.
If you haven't read these books yet, you really shouldn't let yourself go any longer without doing so. The opportunity is right here to buy a set of all 9 stories, and believe me, once you have them, you'll be revisiting them more than once. The simplistic lifestyle of Laura and her family is really something, and perhaps what is most incredible is the excitement that 5-year-old Laura feels when she receives a tin cup, a candy cane, a cookie, and a penny on Christmas morning. "There had never been such a Christmas," Laura wrote in her third book, "Little House on the Prairie," and those simple words are bound to reach the hearts of countless readers as they reflect on what an average Christmas morning looks like for today's youngsters. Many children would feel cheated if they got what the Ingalls children got on this memorable Christmas in her life, but for Laura, it was an absolute blessing that was not to be taken for granted. Who knows? Maybe our kids really were better off back then. Of course, the main idea here is to recognize the hardships that people previously faced and find some gratitude in the little things, and that is just one of the many, many important messages in Laura's books.
Whether you purchase these new editions or hunt around for a full collection of the old ones, there is something truly valuable in these stories that will be every bit as important ten, twenty, fifty, one hundred, and one thousand years down the road. No matter what time period it is, people are still going to be reading these and reflecting on a time period that doesn't seem that far away when told through Laura's eyes. "Now is now," she once wrote, "and it can never be a long time ago."
What can I say? For me, that pretty much sums it all up.
Summary of Little House 9 Book Box Set
The original nine Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, featuring their fresh new photographic look, are available together in an attractive box set, just in time for the 75th Anniversary!Fiction Books
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