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By the Shores of Silver Lake

By: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Narrated by: Cherry Jones
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Immerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved Little House series!

The Ingalls family has seen both joy and hardship since the end of On the Banks of Plum Creek. Mary has been left blind from a battle with scarlet fever, and a new sister, Grace, has been born. Pa decides to move to a railroad camp in the unsettled Dakota Territory to work as a bookkeeper to earn money. Eventually, Laura, her sisters, and Ma travel by train to join Pa at the spot he’s claimed for their new home. They spend a long winter in the surveyor’s house, and in the spring, Pa begins to build a store. It’s the first building in what will become the town of De Smet. Finally, the Ingalls family’s travels by covered wagon are over.

The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.

©1939, 1967 Little House Heritage Trust (P)2004, 2016 HarperCollins Publishers

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wonderful book

I repeatedly come back to listen to this classic series, and the narrator does a wonder job of putting me in the story.

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Good good good !!!!!!!!!!

it is so good. I love both a good book and av good narrator. this has both! i think it would be great for 12 and under (female).

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Cherry Jones does a lovely job.

I love all the little house books. wish there was a proof Garth Williams illustrations

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A testament to hard work and determination

All children (and adults who missed out) should listen to this, being encouraged to continue in hard endeavors for “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

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Wonderful reading!

We have enjoyed all of these books! The reader makes the books, she is so relaxing to listen to. Definitely a favorite for our family!

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wonderful memories.

loved it, we went to Desemet last November. I can picture everything as she describes it.

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An American classic, amazing narrorator

My family and I purchased the entire collection of Little House Books and we listened to them all during the year. We enjoy the details of daily living in the 1880's. Cherry Jones makes me the characters come alive.

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The best series!

We have loved all the books in this series so much. The history and detailed explanations from Laura’s life keep out 7 year old engaged and the story telling keeps our 9 year old interested. A great book for both ages and differing interests, which can be tricky to find. The narrator is excellent and the best is having Pa’s songs on the fiddle played & sung, something we can’t do ourselves when reading these books to our kids.
Plus, my husband and I have enjoyed this series tremendously. Highly recommend.

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Awesome!

I really enjoyed the story, and the narration is quite good ;)
Thank you so much! I strongly recommend it!

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great book. timeless classic

loved the story. wonderfully written. timeless classic. every person should emerse themselves in it. wonderful.

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