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Laddie: A True Blue Story | 
 enlarge | Author: Gene Stratton-porter
Publisher: Boomer Books
Category: Book
List Price: $21.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 5096382
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 444
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 1600969453
EAN: 9781600969454
ASIN: 1600969453
Publication Date: February 28, 2007
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Product Description
Loosely based on the author's childhood, Laddie is a double tale--the classic poor-boy, rich-girl romance and the story of a child of nature and her idyllic childhood. The narrator, Little Sister, is a girl who lives on a farm with her older siblings. Laddie, the oldest, is a strong influence on her life. As Little Sister grows, she realizes the value of experience in learning about nature. Although schooling and books teach her the names of plants and animals, it is only by being outside and observing her environment that she truly learns. Like Gene Stratton-Porter, Little Sister was not meant for a life indoors. Her joy in life is being with nature, not living and working in indoor confinement. This novel is a good one to read to understand Stratton-Porters childhood and how it later affected her life and work. This publication from Boomer Books is specially designed and typeset for comfortable reading.
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Not to be Missed September 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
LADDIE was one of my favorite books as a child, and reads just as well as an adult. Gene Stratton Porter books maintain their interest and character even in today's world. This kind of book illustrates life in an America that is, sadly, lost forever.
I was one of those who wanted to BE Little Sister, and a part of that world. Like others, I have read it a multitude of times. The writing is magical.
A Dear Story May 23, 2008
I bought this book at a used book sale because it was old. I did not know of the book or the author. I began to read it with interest to see what was between these pages - I was not disappointed. I loved the story as told by the young girl. What a delight she was. She almost became real in my mind and I was sorry to find the book ending. I will try to read more of this author.
 A little known diamond in the rough April 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'd never heard of or read Laddie until I reached 39 yrs of age, and though it seems it was written for youth I can think of many adults that would benefit from taking in such earnest literature. The cynical part of me wants to call this book dated, but in truth I find the story's lack of modern day cynicism refreshing. Enjoy this hidden jewel.
Will read over and over March 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book. What a great example of good old-fashioned character and family values. My family and I love these kind of books for family reading time. What a great way to teach character.
The best novel of my childhood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! December 3, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
By far the author of Laddie (Straton-Porter) is an outstanding story teller. Its warm, entertaining, one of the best books anyone could ever read for themselves or to their young children!!! In my life, this is one book I'm VERY GLAD I READ!!!!!!!
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