Good Neighbors

Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder #3

by Thomas L. Tedrow

Food provisions are scarce as the little town of Mansfield faces one of the worst winters on record. As fierce blizzards isolate the town from the rest of the world, Laura and Manly spearhead a heroic relief effort for their starving neighbors.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical, Childrens, Christian Fiction, Christian

219 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1992

About the author

Thomas Tedrow is a bestselling American author and screenwriter whose books for young readers and young adults have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. With more than twenty published titles, he is known for creating emotionally engaging stories and memorable series that have appeared in major Scholastic and Guideposts campaigns. His historical fiction includes The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder and The Younguns, both set around the turn of the twentieth century and reissued in ebook form for new generations of readers. Tedrow has also produced a range of youth-focused content and has promoted his work through radio, television, print, and online appearances throughout his career.

Reviews

[Kelly Wickham · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are fictional stories written about Laura Ingalls Wilder and her community when she was in her 50's and 60's. Many of these things might have happened and many could have happened but I think they were mostly written just for enjoyment and probably to sell books. They are well written, somewhat goofy and silly stories with fun and vibrant characters that make them enjoyable. They seem to have moral teachings in them regarding such things as being kind and the effects of racism, etc, etc. Worth reading, if you would like to imagine many things that could have happened during that time in the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

[Dianne Raylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this series few years ago and since I love the little house series I thought I'd give them a try. I absolutely loved them. They do go on to tell some of the life of Laura and Almonzo but they also have many other characters including the Younger children who are absolutely adorable. They are not easily available (I read somewhere that he had to quit printing them b/c they weren't authorized by her family). Anyway if you find them give them a read.

[KP · Rating 2 out of 5]

Once again, unbelievable story. There’s a blizzard, people are out in it dying, but more people go out in it to get to the church and hotel. There are no supplies, but fudge is made. And boys ages 7, 8, and 10 go out in it. It’s just not believable.

[Rdschislergmail.com · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yikes. I read this several times as a kid but must’ve missed the part where a man with bad eyesight and false teeth is ridiculed incessantly. And then there’s all the racial stereotypes. Somehow it was even more awkward to read than the original Little House books.

[Mary L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tedrow gets a little off on the historical content when he has Mormon handcart pioneers dying in the blizzard at the end. Too late for the handcarts and they weren't in that part of Missouri. I guess it added a little color to the story. Otherwise I loved it.

[Jessica Heller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story, family friendly. Good for family read aloud or 4th grade and up on their own.

[Faith Younce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Repeat of The Long Winter but just Missouri version.

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I forgot how much silliness and sass is with the Reverend's kids in these books. And what a poor example of parenting the Reverend has. He is portrayed as such a weak-willed and milquetoast man. And the drama regarding the locals and racism and interpersonal relationships! For the love. Still glad for the trip down memory lane, but these books aren't measuring up to my nostalgia fondness.

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't even count how many times I've read these.

[Jean Wentz · Rating 2 out of 5]

charming easy read.

[Deborah Harris]

AR Quiz No. 6465 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 8.0
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, VP

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this spoof of Little House

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