This week I can't wait for Laura Ingalls is Ruining My Life by Shelley Tougas.
Shelly Tougas
Series: n/a
Release Date: October 10, 2017
Release Date: October 10, 2017
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Waited on by: Sam
A life on the prairie is not all it's cracked up to be in this middle-grade novel where one girl’s mom takes her love of the Little House series just a bit too far.
Charlotte’s mom has just moved the family across the country to live in Walnut Grove, “childhood home of pioneer author Laura Ingalls Wilder.” Mom’s idea is that the spirit of Laura Ingalls will help her write a bestselling book. But Charlotte knows better: Walnut Grove is just another town where Mom can avoid responsibility. And this place is worse than everywhere else the family has lived—it’s freezing in the winter, it’s small with nothing to do, and the people talk about Laura Ingalls all the time. Charlotte’s convinced her family will not be able to make a life on the prairie—until the spirit of Laura Ingalls starts getting to her, too.
Little House on the Prairie dominated my childhood. I religiously watch this program, and have read all the books. It holds a very special place in my heart. So, you could only imagine the utter joy I experienced when I saw this book.
Seriously, this family was everything to me.
I love the mom's obsession with all things Little House, and the idea of her trying to channel the spirit of Laura Ingalls Wilder in order to write her own book. To sweeten the deal, her daughter catches the LIW fever herself. I see so many fun and adorable possibilities for this story.
This is really taking me back and making me wistful. I have so many lovely memories of the Ingalls family, and I hope to revisit all those feels via this book.
What are you waiting on?
Let us know in the comments!
This does look like a lot of fun. I always liked that show too...
ReplyDeleteCall me old fashioned, but I sort of miss those lovely, wholesome shows. I loved that multiple generations could sit around and enjoy the same show, each gleaning something different from the story. That's a beautiful thing.
DeleteIf for no other reason than I grew up on this show, I'm going to have to check out this book. I've always said although it was rough, there was a lot of good things about life back then.
ReplyDeleteI do not read many middle grades books, but this one really caught my eye, because of the Little House link. I have also started to show a little more respect to MG. I underestimated their impact. I recently finished Wonder and it just blew me away.
DeleteI haven't seen this one around before, but it sounds great! I loved Laura Ingalls Wilder when I was a kid, too. I want to read the series aloud to my younger daughter. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine:
http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2017/06/cant-wait-wednesday-are-you-sleeping-by.html
The Little House books ranked up there in my heart with the show. I loved the stories so much, and I think as a kid, I thought it was so incredible that she was a real person.
DeleteGreat pick! I used to watch this show when I was a kid as well and would probably enjoy this book. Thanks for sharing! I hope you enjoy it as well!!
ReplyDeleteMy WoW: http://jacquesbooknook.blogspot.com/2017/06/waiting-on-wednesday-top-ten-by-katie.html
I remember being glued to the set for new episodes, and then I watched the re-runs whenever I could.
DeleteNice! fun story time... my mom named me Laura because she loved the name and the character from Little House on the Prairie xD
ReplyDeleteYou are named after a literary heroine and amazing human, and I am named after a German shepherd. Great story!
DeleteI enjoyed watching The Little House on the Prairie too! I will need to check this out. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThat show is such a classic. I even saw the musical stage version. It was great, and made better, because Melissa Gilbert was playing Ma.
DeleteI love The Little House of the Prairie. I still have my boxed set of books from a long, long time ago. This sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I have almost nothing from my childhood. I'm so jealous.
DeleteLOL! This book looks like so much fun! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my WoW!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Thanks! I am hoping it's as good as I think it will be.
DeleteAw I watched The Little House on the Prairie a lot when I was younger! This sounds like a cute book!
ReplyDeleteI am getting the adorbs with a little angst vibe from this one. I hope it is fabulous
DeleteI don't typically read MG but this one does sound really cute. And Little House on the Prairie was definitely a staple of my childhood, too. :) (Funnily enough, I saw a snippet of the 80's movie Fame a couple days ago and Eliza Jane - Almanzo's sister - had a bit part in it. It made me laugh because all I could think was, where's your bonnet? LOL)
ReplyDeleteI don't read a ton of MG either, well, except Uncle Rick, but this is about something I loved so much. I cannot resist!
DeleteNothing I have in mind yet. I have not heard of Little House but this is surely fun to read!
ReplyDeleteLittle House was on TV in the 70s and 80s, but the books have been published since the 30s. It was a lovely series focusing on an American pioneer family. I loved it!
DeleteI bet your cross stitch is beautiful. Laura is definitely one of my fave literary heroines
ReplyDeleteSam, this is WONDERFUL! Little House and LIW were a huge part of my childhood, and I passed that love on to my daughter. This book sounds so adorable -- we are absolutely adding it to our list. Thank you so much for putting it on our radar :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that your daughter loves it too! Mine was all into the Magic Treehouse and dystopian books. --sigh-- Maybe I can get her to watch the show.....
DeleteHmmm, this one is new to me! I loved Little House on the Prairie though. It's been forever and a minute since I watched that movie. :D I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, Sam. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I can't resist this little walk down memory lane.
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