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[quote=Anonymous]Has she read the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder? Still classics and given that the stories are largely fictionalized versions of her real life experience, I think they qualify. There are some negative stereotypes of native Americans included but that’s a teaching opportunity, not a reason to dismiss classic American literature. Wilder’s books were my favorite at her age and earlier and I still love them and reread them today, but have added to my Wilder library by seeking out the modern scholarship revealing the truth behind the experiences as depicted in the book, including her annotated adult autobiography Pioneer Girl. If you do get her the books, I highly recommend the box set edition that includes full color renditions of the excellent Garth Williams illustrations - they’re beautiful and add so much to the reading experience.[/quote]
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