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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 18 2022 : 08:40:01 AM
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This book is 618 pages. Its the "FIRST FIVE NOVELS"
of House on the Prairie.
I have had the book for years but never read it.
I guess I thought it was going to be more of
a Children's book. Which of course it is. But
boy you learn a lot, no electric, no running water,
no furnace. All day ride in the horse and wagon to
get to the one store in town. Bears wandering
around out side the house. But they were happy.
Anyway lots of tips and ideas in case we ever
get back to that way of life. Since this is
a five novels book I guess things will change as I
keep reading..
HAPPY SUNDAY
Nancy Jo
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1197 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1197 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2022 : 08:58:25 AM
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Nancy Jo, I never even heard of these books until I was an adult and saw the series. Which was shocking to me since I was an avid reader growing up. I bought the whole set of paperbacks when my son was born, to read to him in the coming years. We loved them, you’re right, so much to learn. The story that stands out to me, was the snowstorm that was so severe the train could not bring supplies to town. Also that they woke up with a mound of snow on their beds where it blew in through the cracks in the house during the night!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6648 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6648 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2022 : 09:04:51 AM
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Reading the Little House on the Prairie Books made me appreciate a little more what I am fortunate to have. They may have had it rough but they never really acted like they did and they were happy.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2314 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2314 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2022 : 11:09:08 AM
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My oldest daughter lived and breathed those books when she was little. She insisted I make oxtail soup.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2692 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2692 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2022 : 12:55:05 PM
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My all time favorite show, I still curl up with a favorite blanket and binge watch this series. I've never read any of the books tho, my son came home from school one day in grade school, years ago, they had a free book swap at school, he picked up a little house on the prairie book for me, I cried. Still have it, but have not yet read, will do so as Autumn continues to arrive. xo
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6648 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6648 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2022 : 1:05:20 PM
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Oh April I love to watch and rewatch the Little House on the Prairie shows too. Just so heartwarming! I like the ones when Halfpint was little the best!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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JennRap
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Jennifer
Sonora
CA
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2022 : 3:56:24 PM
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I LOVE Little House! A lot of TV series was filmed here in the 70's and early 80's where I live. It wasn't unusual to run into Michael Landon, (Pa) Melissa Gilbert (Laura), or Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary) around town. Every year they'd do a big softball game at the high school with actors vs TV crew. Many in our community had jobs working on the set too. It was a fun time to grow up in!
I've read all the books and enjoy the reruns. I even named my 6 chickens after the female characters! We have Harriet, Caroline, Laura, Mary, Nellie and Carrie!
Jennifer Rapoza
California - Idaho bound in 2023! <3 |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2022 : 06:28:56 AM
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Wow, didn't know their were so Many Prairie fans here. Guess that's
why we are Farm girls.
Jean,
lucky Chickens to have such loved names.
NancyJo
NANCY JO |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6624 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6624 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2022 : 12:41:26 PM
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Ohhh, I am loving this book!!! This past Spring, I bought a book on Laura Ingalls Wilder and it included all about her life growing up which became the inspiration for these children's books. Our Pioneer Women were quite brave and determined to make the voyage a good one despite all the threats and hardships of such rugged living.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1581 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1581 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2022 : 6:11:47 PM
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When my girls were growing up, I would read this series to them on road trips, usually on camping trips. We would also read around the campfire!
My mother-in-law is related to Laura Ingalls Wilder somehow. I can’t remember how. :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2261 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2261 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2022 : 03:47:24 AM
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I remember discovering the series in elementary school. Although I lived in South Dakota I never made it to DeSmet.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7046 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7046 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2022 : 12:53:51 PM
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I haven’t read these books yet. Now I really need to seeing how high of a praise they are getting.
Krista |
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2022 : 3:32:36 PM
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I love the TV show and still watch it now & then. Read the books when I was a kid. Maybe 10 years ago I was having a hard time finding books I wanted to read. Went to the book store and picked up a Little House book. Jennifer, that is really awesome! I don't think I would name chickens after Harriet & Nellie though. LOL One of my favorite episodes is when Nellie fell for Percival. She became much more likable after that.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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JennRap
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Jennifer
Sonora
CA
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2022 : 4:07:19 PM
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Andrea, On the Nellie chicken....yep she's the meanest of our flock too! A really sassy girl! lol She's a Rhode Island Red...beautiful bird but not the nicest. lol She'll jump on the back of my leg if I don't bring her treats when she thinks she should get them. As a young chick she was the bully and pushy with food etc. Part of why I named her Nellie. lol It's all in fun though. At least she lays great eggs! :D
Jennifer Rapoza
California - Idaho bound in 2023! <3 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9388 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9388 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2022 : 3:19:39 PM
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I've always loved these books. Laura Ingalls Wilder was a wonderful author. It must have been something remembering all those things and writing them down. All her childhood memories.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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