A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder 1867-1957

By Payton

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Background

Born in WisconsinShe did chores and

went to school.She moved a lot.She traveled and went

to different schools.

This is where Laura was born

Carrie, Mary, and Laura

1894

She moved to MissouriWhen she moved she was one and a

half years old.

Laura’s house in Missouri

1885She became a teacher. She wanted the children to

learn.

Teacher time

Laura’s family

1932

She published her first book called Little House in the Big Woods.

She was famous for the Little House series.

Laura’s first book

1940 Laura wrote Little house books until the early

1940s.

Laura loved reading books, too.

1940

Sometimes she gave speeches and traveled.

She had fun. It felt like she was a hero.

Carrie, Mary, and Laura when she was young

Character traits

She was UNSELFISH because Mary was blind and she paid for Mary’s school.

She was HONEST to everyone. Mary when she started to

become blind

Quote

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have ;to be happy with simple things ; and have courage when things go wrong”

It means: To be honest, truthful ,and happy!!!!!!!!.....

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