Unsere kleine Farm, Bd.1, Laura im großen Wald (1932)

I'm not sure how Laura does it, but she somehow reaches into the child in all of us and tells the story directly to it. She makes you feel, not only like you are on a first-name basis, but like you are a sister... and I'm sure I got my jealousy of blonde hair from her. :D ( )

This is a book I can't believe I didn't read as a child. I can't believe it's not required reading in elementary school both for its wonderful, straightforward language, and as an introduction to life on the wild frontier. Heck, one of my favorite books as a child was "Caddie Woodlawn" and this book would be a good companion piece. Anyway, I read it for the first time several years ago and was enchanted with the storytelling. There is something very simple, but honest about the writing that fits perfectly the characters and actions that take place. I've reread it as an antidote to the stress I've been feeling lately and I am happy to say it has helped. Wilder can describe quite mundane, though unusual for our times, chores in a way that makes them comprehensible, but interesting as well. The work they do throughout the year is seen, not as a burden, but as a loving duty to the entire family -- and everyone participates. The illustrations by Gareth Williams are a delight. Wonderful. ( )

The boys enjoyed this, although some of the detail like cheese making got a little complicated for T. ( )

I was a little old for this book but it was good all the same. ( )

I was a little old for this book but it was good all the same. ( )