By the Shores of Silver Lake: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 304
Published: 1953
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"By the Shores of Silver Lake" continues the beloved Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In this installment, the Ingalls family embarks on a new adventure in the American frontier. After leaving their worn-out farm in Wisconsin, they journey west to find a new home in Dakota Territory. Laura, now a young girl, navigates the challenges of settling in a new land, while facing hardships and joys with her family. As they build their new life and adapt to the changing environment, Laura discovers the importance of family, resilience, and the beauty of their surroundings. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Little House .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 1953 by HarperCollins .
Garth Williams was born in 1912 and became one of American's best-loved illustrators. Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Wisconsin in 1867. She recorded her adventurous nomadic childhood with her pioneer family in a collection of books that have become beloved classics of American literature. The Little House on the Prairie television series ran for 9 seasons from 1974-1983.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Young Reader's Choice Award.
