Little House on the Prairie: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

When Laura Ingalls and her family leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, they head west for the open prairie skies of Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the perfect spot for Pa to build them a new home. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. But just when they begin to feel settled, they are caught in the middle of a dangerous conflict.
Quick facts about Little House on the Prairie
- Title: Little House on the Prairie
- Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
- First published: 1935
- Genre: osage nation, covered wagons, juvenile audience
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1719792W
Where to read Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Little House on the Prairie about?
When Laura Ingalls and her family leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, they head west for the open prairie skies of Kansas Territory.
Who wrote Little House on the Prairie?
Little House on the Prairie was written by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
When was Little House on the Prairie published?
Little House on the Prairie was first published in 1935.



