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These Happy Golden Years: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Little House, 8) Paperback – April 8, 2008

by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author), Garth Williams (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,517 ratings
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The eighth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s treasured Little House series. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. 

Laura is teaching school, and it's terrifying! Most of the students are taller than she is, and she must sleep away from home for the first time. Laura is miserable, but the money is needed to keep Mary in a college for the blind.

And every Friday—no matter what the weather—Almanzo Wilder arrives to take Laura home to her family for the weekend. Laura and Almanzo are courting, and even though she's not yet sixteen, she knows that this is a time for new beginnings.

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.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 8 of 9
    Little House on the Prairie
  3. Print length
    304 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    850L
  7. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    April 8, 2008
  10. ISBN-10
    9780064400084
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064400084
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Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but keeps at it so that she can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. During school vacations Laura has fun with her singing lessons, going on sleigh rides, and best of all, helping Almanzo Wilder drive his new buggy. Friendship soon turns to love for Laura and Almanzo in the romantic conclusion of this Little House book.

About the Author

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867–1957) was born in a log cabin in the Wisconsin woods. With her family, she pioneered throughout America’s heartland during the 1870s and 1880s, finally settling in Dakota Territory. She married Almanzo Wilder in 1885; their only daughter, Rose, was born the following year. The Wilders moved to Rocky Ridge Farm at Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894, where they established a permanent home. After years of farming, Laura wrote the first of her beloved Little House books in 1932. The nine Little House books are international classics. Her writings live on into the twenty-first century as America’s quintessential pioneer story.



Garth Williams is the renowned illustrator of almost one hundred books for children, including the beloved Stuart Little by E. B. White, Bedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban, and the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

He was born in 1912 in New York City but raised in England. He founded an art school near London and served with the British Red Cross Civilian Defense during World War II. Williams worked as a portrait sculptor, art director, and magazine artist before doing his first book Stuart Little, thus beginning a long and lustrous career illustrating some of the best known children's books.

In addition to illustrating works by White and Wilder, he also illustrated George Selden’s The Cricket in Times Square and its sequels (Farrar Straus Giroux). He created the character and pictures for the first book in the Frances series by Russell Hoban (HarperCollins) and the first books in the Miss Bianca series by Margery Sharp (Little, Brown). He collaborated with Margaret Wise Brown on her Little Golden Books titles Home for a Bunny and Little Fur Family, among others, and with Jack Prelutsky on two poetry collections published by Greenwillow: Ride a Purple Pelican and Beneath a Blue Umbrella. He also wrote and illustrated seven books on his own, including Baby Farm Animals (Little Golden Books) and The Rabbits’ Wedding (HarperCollins).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0064400085
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (April 8, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780064400084
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064400084
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 850L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
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Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in the Wisconsin woods in 1867. She wrote the Little House books based on her own experiences growing up on the Western frontier. Just like the characters in her stories, Laura and her family traveled by covered wagon across the Midwest and experienced many of the same adventures. She finally settled down in Mansfield, Missouri with her husband, Almanzo, where she lived until her death in 1957.

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Toni L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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I have enjoyed every one of these Little House series books. They are so beautifully written the reader actually feels like part of the story
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Timeless
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
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This is classic that is an enjoyable read for any age. Laura Ingalls Wilder is one of my favorite writers; whose writing still stands the test of time.😊
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Ending to the Series!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2007
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Although the "Little House" books do not appear to be quite as popular as they were a couple of decades ago, I shared all the books with my grandchildren in the form of audio books. We would listen to them as we drove on both long and short rides. They, and I, enjoyed the first three books(Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie, On the Banks of Plum Creek) but then felt the next three were just fair to listen to. When I first started These Happy Golden Years, I heard a grumble or two from the g'kids, but as the story unfolded their listening delight picked up. Soon they were begging me to drive the longer way home so they could find out what happened next. These Happy Golden Years is a sweet love story full of interesting historical facts, plus enough action to keep my grandson interested. The only flaw we found with the audio version of the book is the singing of the actor (Cherry Jones) that did the reading. It was a bit grating at times when she pretended to sing as Pa. (Poor Ma if Pa really sang like that) Other than that it is a five star recommendation.
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kimnappi
5.0 out of 5 stars Always amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023
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I’ve reviewed this book before but the entire series is a must read for any age! Keep these books in your family to share. Enjoy!
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K8EKISS
5.0 out of 5 stars still in love with them
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
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Book 8 and I still can’t get enough. I can’t wait to visit some of these places in person. I just can’t get over the kindnesses, the thoughtfulness. The efficiency. The lack of waste, the decency. It’s so beautiful. I just finished the 9 seasons of the TV program too and while it couldn’t possibly satisfy the books as well as the modern public - there were lovely nods to it and a respect for the books and the people.
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JustKaren
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite for our family
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
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We, very much, enjoyed reading these books as a family. However, we are a bit sad that we only have one more book left to complete the series. Oh, how we wish this series would never end…
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janet hall
4.0 out of 5 stars Strongly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
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This account of life on a claim in the South Dakota prairie in the mid 1880s was written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In the book, she tells of her teenage years as she grew from a child to a young lady, and from teacher to wife. The reader learns much about the hard times and the good family life that carries them on.
When she started teaching in the one room school, some of her pupils were older than her, so she has a struggle teaching and keeping discipline. As the school was several miles from her home, she had to live with the family of the school board and his bitter wife, who wanted to go back east. She is glad when Almanzo Wilder takes her home each weekend in the cold winter afternoons. After the two months teaching, she contributed the $40 she earned to her family to keep her blind sister, Mary, in college.
Eventually, at the age of 18, she marries Almanzo Wilder, who is about 10 years older that her.
This a good story of life on the Dakota prairies, the hardships, and the determination of the few settlers to survive on their claims. I would recommend this book to others.
By James Hall, age 9.
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LeeAnn H.
5.0 out of 5 stars All grown up.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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Who among the female readers young and old, didn't either dream of their wedding to come, or remember fondly their wedding past? It's a special time that most men will never understand. Almanzo did so well with his side of starting their life together. For that alone, all young boys or men should read this and the previous book in this series. For me though this may be the most special book in the series, having lost my father at a very young age. For just a moment, because of this book, I was able to really see him at my own wedding. Thank You Mrs. Ingalls-Wilder for that!
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Naby
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2022
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Loved the way Laura always kept calm under very difficult circumstances
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Maria L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Come nuovo
Reviewed in Italy on October 14, 2021
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Superiore alle aspettative.Libro ben tenuto,spedizione puntuale. Terrò presente questo riferimento per altri libri.
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Marietta Bulley
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming!!!
Reviewed in India on July 4, 2019
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Heartwarming book,reminds us how little boys can make us happy. A book I would like to read again and again.
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Ms Kirsty
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow living at its finest
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2017
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I'm so sad we have finished this series of books which I have been reading to my 6 year old Son. This is slow living at its finest and makes a refreshing change from the past pace we live in these days. A fine example of a functional family life and community. I hope some of it rubs off on my son re mucking in at home and doing a few chores! Not expecting too much at Christmas etc... just wonderful
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in Australia on March 4, 2018
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What a delightful book. I felt as if I was transported back in time to a time of innocence and lught
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