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Williams, Heather
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Williams imagines a new chapter in the life of the Wilder clan in her sequel to Farmer Boy. Almanzo and his family leave New York State for two years in Spring Valley, Minnesota. The readable story may seem familiar to fans of the series, but Almanzo continues to be an adventurous, horse-loving boy and time and place are vividly re-created.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth
(4)
4-6
This book retells On the Banks of Plum Creek from Nellie Oleson's perspective. Readers get to know her a little bit before Laura Ingalls shows up partway through, giving stuck-up Nellie some depth and motivation for her actions. The writing pales in comparison to Wilder's, but Williams is creative in her weaving of this story with the original.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth
2 reviews
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