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The First Four Years (Little House, #9)

The First Four Years  (Little House, #9) book cover
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Historical Fiction Classics Fiction Young Adult

by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams

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3.88 (24.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1953
description 126 pages

The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 24.2K reader ratings. First published in 1953. The book spans 126 pages.

About The First Four Years

Laura Ingalls Wilder is beginning life with her new husband, Almanzo, in their own little house. Laura is a young pioneer wife now, and must work hard with Almanzo, farming the land around their home on the South Dakota prairie. Soon their baby daughter, Rose, is born, and the young family must face the hardships and triumphs encountered by so many American pioneers. And so Laura Ingalls Wilder's adventure as a little pioneer girl ends, and her new life as a pioneer wife and mother begins. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story.

Detail Value
Author Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams
Published 1953
Pages 126
Genres Historical Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.88 / 5.00
Total Ratings 24,180

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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24.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.88, The First Four Years is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.88
This Book
3.95
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The First Four Years?

The First Four Years is categorized as Historical Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is The First Four Years worth reading?

Based on 24.2K reader ratings, The First Four Years has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The First Four Years?

The First Four Years has 126 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The First Four Years?

The First Four Years was written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams. It was first published in 1953.

What is the ISBN for The First Four Years?

The ISBN-13 for The First Four Years is 9780060885460.0.

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