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These books are classics for a reason. They are part of our American heritage. They are full of history and a great read for children or adults. I enjoyed all of them but my favorite book in this series is the Long Winter. It makes me very thankful we are warm and have plenty to eat in the winter. Pioneers had it rough and we should be thankful they went ahead of us and settled our beautiful country. Laura Ingalls Wilder had a way with words and descriptions. I will warn you these books are quite addictive and I found them to be quite charming. I only read one of them as a child, I checked it out from my very small public school library. I hated reading at the time but I loved the book Little House on the Prairie. I had no idea it was a series. I discovered it later in life when a friend told me she read it to her children. She said it was sort of life changing for her. So that got me curious and I ordered a set. Sure enough, it made me look at things differently. We have it so easy compared to our forefathers. I would recommend these books to anyone that is looking for adventure, history, or just a interesting read. I have found that young girls ages 8-12 love them. Farmer Boy is about Almanzo's childhood. There is a vast contrast in their childhoods. Laura's family struggled to survive while Almanzo's family lacked for nothing, they were rich compared to the Ingall's family. I found these books so interesting I could hardly wait to read the next one. I have read through the series at least three times now and I never tire of them. If you want a good read, buy this series and you will not be disappointed. I think it should be required reading for every American child because of the historical value. I feel we are loosing our roots in this country and this brings us back to a time when there were no cell phones, texting, computers, selfies, television, cars, etc. Talk about living off of the grid! Pioneer life was dangerous, challenging, and at times lonely. These are written from the point of view of Laura the Ingall's second daughter. You sort of get to watch her grow up from a small child to a young woman. Just so you know, the TV show Little House is okay but really the show doesn't do the books justice. The books are way better. Read full review
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The books came in a plastic bag. They are not quite in the condition that I thought they would be by the description. I was a little disappointed with the overall condition of them but I guess that’s the risk you take getting something pre owned
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These books are in excellent condition considering their age. They look new and have been taken care of. Even more important is the fact that the books make a great gift to give to someone and the reading is of interest. I also like the fact that the print is fairly large so if someone has trouble with small print these books have large enough print that the reader or readers can enjoy without having to strain the eyes. Also, the books are wholesome and take the reader back to a time when the world was simple even though times were often hard. I recommend these books to anyone who has an interest in history or who loves reading about an era gone by.
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Good condition for a 1971 printing. Pages came off the binder so I had to use super glue to reattach some pages in a few of the books. To be expected for that printing. Also, 2 books were missing a page each. I enjoyed the Little House Books as a child and now I can keep these as momentos from my childhood.
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I'm so glad I wasn't forced to read this in school, as I've now been able to enjoy it fully as an adult. I started with the 3rd in the series, Farmer Boy, which will not throw you out of order. Reading these books is an excellent lesson in history, of how people survived without electricity and so many of the things that we take for granted. Don't be put off by the fact that they were written for kids. Adults will enjoy these as well. It is a wonderful series for people who are interested in homesteading and self-sufficiency, as there are many detailed descriptions of things such as preparing a hog, gathering maple sap for syrup, making head cheese, and more!
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