Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Have You Heard Of Laura Ingalls Wilder?
Laura Ingalls Wilder. You may know her from her Little House On The Prairie book series, but she also faced many obstacles in her life. Laura was born on February 7th, 1867 in a log cabin near Pepin, Wisconsin. She died on February 10th 1957, three days after her 90th birthday.

Troubled Times
Laura came across many obstacles but still she lived a magnificent life. She and her husband had to conquer suffering from diphtheria, as well as a fire in their house. She lived in very troubled times. She also had a baby son, which died after a few days of life. And wouldn’t it be difficult for someone’s husband to die from heart failure, 8 years before them? She was sad sometimes, but she still had a great life.

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Major Accomplishments
Laura Ingalls Wilder had some accomplishments, too. She lived in troubled times, and survived. She also wrote 9 great books in the Little House series. She also lived a great life, and had an amazing daughter named Rose Wilder. Remember, Laura said, “I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”

What Makes Laura A Hero
Laura is a hero, because she fits hero qualities. If she were a container, determination will be overflowing. She also would be overflowing with courage because she faced and conquered many challenges, and was brave. But most of all, she had perseverance because she kept on trying. She never gave up. That is why Laura is a hero.

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