{"product_id":"9788427932319","title":"The long winter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Long Winter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this gripping installment of the series, Laura Ingalls recounts the harshest winter the Ingalls family ever endured on the South Dakota prairie. Extreme snow and cold completely isolate the town of De Smet, plunging its inhabitants into a desperate struggle for survival. Without food or fuel, the community relies on young Almanzo Wilder, who risks his life on a dangerous journey to save everyone from hunger and the cold. A story of resilience, courage, and solidarity in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winter of 1880-1881 arrives relentlessly early on the prairie. A first snowstorm in October gives way to months of continuous snowfall that buries the town of De Smet under feet of snow. The trains, the only supply route, are blocked. The Ingalls family and their neighbors face extreme shortages of food and coal, forced to ration the little they have left. In this context of desperation, the focus shifts to Almanzo Wilder, a young farmer who, along with his brother, devises a bold and dangerous plan: to cross the endless frozen plains to find wheat and save the community from starvation. The novel describes in detail the harshness of daily life, the small victories, and the unbreakable spirit of a family and a town that refuse to surrender to the fury of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and resilience in extreme weather conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of collective effort and community solidarity in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual maturity and courage, represented by the figure of Almanzo Wilder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife on the American frontier during the 19th century and its daily challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of family and neighborly ties as emotional and material support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for young readers aged 10 and up who enjoy realistic adventure and overcoming-adversity stories. It is also ideal for adults who grew up with Laura Ingalls' series and wish to relive the excitement of her tales, as well as for anyone interested in historical literature about the colonization of the American West and the harsh living conditions of the pioneers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced and emotional narrative that maintains tension from the first page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA living history lesson about life on the frontier and the fight for survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eValues such as courage, perseverance, and generosity, presented in a natural and credible way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and realistic look at the daily difficulties of an era without modern conveniences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ingalls, Laura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noguer Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children's, young adult, and educational\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e FONDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Winter is one of the most intense and memorable installments of the Laura Ingalls series. The author masterfully conveys the anguish and tension of a community on the brink of collapse, combining historical rigor with a deeply human narrative. The figure of Almanzo Wilder emerges as a credible and relatable hero whose bravery changes the course of the story. It is a read that engages through its pacing and moves through its authenticity, perfect for those seeking a work that entertains and, at the same time, leaves a mark regarding the strength of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOGUER EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410006991195,"sku":"9788427932319","price":7.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978842793231.jpg?v=1781900123","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788427932319","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}