These Happy Golden Years (Little House, #8)
by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams
These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams holds a highly rated rating of 4.17 out of 5, based on 51.4K reader ratings. First published in 1943. The book spans 289 pages.
About These Happy Golden Years
Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but keeps at it so that she can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. During school vacations Laura has fun with her singing lessons, going on sleigh rides, and best of all, helping Almanzo Wilder drive his new buggy. Friendship soon turns to love for Laura and Almanzo in the romantic conclusion of this Little House book.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams |
| Published | 1943 |
| Pages | 289 |
| Genres | Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.17 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 51,432 |
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What genre is These Happy Golden Years?
These Happy Golden Years is categorized as Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is These Happy Golden Years worth reading?
Based on 51.4K reader ratings, These Happy Golden Years has an average score of 4.17 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is These Happy Golden Years?
These Happy Golden Years has 289 pages.
Who wrote These Happy Golden Years?
These Happy Golden Years was written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams. It was first published in 1943.
What is the ISBN for These Happy Golden Years?
The ISBN-13 for These Happy Golden Years is 9780060264800.0.
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