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These Happy Golden Years

Laura Ingalls Wilder
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These Happy Golden Years

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1953

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Laura Ingalls Wilder

These Happy Golden Years

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1953
Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Life-Inspired Fiction

Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction
Setting

American Midwest • 1880s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1953

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

850L

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Super Short Summary

These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder depicts a young individual's journey into adulthood, exploring themes of love, work, and education. The narrative focuses on personal growth and burgeoning independence as the protagonist navigates teaching, relationships, and transitions, reflecting the pioneering life of the late 19th century.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

79,761 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Laura Ingalls Wilder’s These Happy Golden Years enchants readers with its nostalgic portrayal of pioneer life and Laura’s transition into adulthood. Praised for its vivid storytelling and heartwarming moments, some criticize its slow pacing. Overall, it remains a cherished continuation of Wilder’s autobiographical series, delighting fans with its warmth and authenticity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read These Happy Golden Years?

An ideal reader for These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder enjoys historical fiction with a focus on pioneer life and family values. Fans of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott or Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery would appreciate this coming-of-age story, rich in historical detail and emotional depth.

4.5

79,761 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Life-Inspired Fiction

Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction
Setting

American Midwest • 1880s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1953

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

850L

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