{"product_id":"laura-ingalls-is-ruining-my-life-paperback","title":"Laura Ingalls Is Ruining My Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShelley Tougas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA life on the prairie is not all its cracked up to be for one girl whose mom takes her love of the Little House series just a bit too far in this middle-grade novel about belonging from the author of \u003ci\u003eA Patron Saint for Junior Bridesmaids. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharlotte's mom has just moved the family across the country to live in Walnut Grove, \"childhood home of pioneer author Laura Ingalls Wilder.\" Mom's idea is that the spirit of Laura Ingalls will help her write a bestselling book. But Charlotte knows better: Walnut Grove is just another town where Mom can avoid responsibility. And this place is worse than everywhere else the family has lived--it's freezing in the winter, it's small with nothing to do, and the people talk about Laura Ingalls all the time. Charlotte's convinced her family will not be able to make a life on the prairie--until the spirit of Laura Ingalls starts getting to her, too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLaura Ingalls Is Ruining My Life: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003esharp and quirky story winningly portrays a girl who, in finding herself, finds family, friends, and a place to belong\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe family and friendship dynamics play out believably and compellingly\u003c\/b\u003e, and the Laura Ingalls connection will draw in fans and enrich the reading experience. Between \u003cb\u003eadroitly interwoven American history and the engaging relationship drama\u003c\/b\u003e, there is plenty of material here for group discussion and personal contemplation.\" --\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelley Tougas\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer of nonfiction for children, including\u003ci\u003e Little Rock Girl 1957\u003c\/i\u003e, and the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eThe Graham Cracker Plot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinders Keepers\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e A Patron Saint for Junior Bridesmaids\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Hudson, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laura Ingalls Is Ruining My Life\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760999629088,"sku":"9781250308771","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/82c015b9c2b1768ee548823550bb1229.webp?v=1780196711","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/laura-ingalls-is-ruining-my-life-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}