The Adventures of Rose & Swiney

Little House Chapter Books: Rose #4

by Roger Lea MacBride

When Rose's papa catches Swiney Baird stealing eggs, Rose doesn't think they'll ever be friends, but soon she finds herself spending more and more time with Swiney. Simultaneous.

Genres: Childrens, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Fiction

73 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

MacBride called himself "the adopted grandson" of writer and political theorist Rose Wilder Lane, the daughter of writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, and as such laid claim to the substantial Ingalls-Wilder's literary estate, including the "Little House on the Prairie" franchise. He is the author of record of three additional "Little House" books, and began the "Rocky Ridge Years" series, describing the Ozark childhood of Rose Wilder Lane. He also co-produced the 1970s television series Little House on the Prairie.

Controversy came after MacBride's death in 1995, when the local library in Mansfield, Missouri, contended that Wilder's original will gave her daughter ownership of the literary estate for her lifetime only, all rights to revert to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Library after her death. The ensuing court case was settled in an undisclosed manner, but MacBride's heirs retained the rights.

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Reviews

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

We checked this out from the library and I've been reading it to the girls at night. Little House on the Prairie was my favorite show growing up so I wanted to introduce it to the girls. This series is about Laura Ingalls' family. Rose is their daughter. We are enjoying it so far.

Great ending to a very cute children's story. If you like Little House on the Prairie, I'm sure you will like this as well.