Small house on the grassland

Author: Luo Ying Huaierte
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Lola and her family—her dad, mom, and sisters—ride in a covered wagon to the West. They cross the Mississippi River and the Missouri River, settling in the vast prairie. The prairie is home to packs of wolves, rampant disease, arid climate, and frequent fires, filled with various dangers. The family feels lonely and at risk. Grandpa and Grandma work together to overcome difficulties, building houses and digging a dugout well. Dad hunts for animal pelts to sell in town, while the family lives in constant fear, only protected by the hunting dog, Jack. Finally, Grandpa safely returns home, and the whole family sings around the campfire, enjoying a joyful holiday. The novel vividly portrays the industrious, courageous, and kind qualities of Lola’s father, as well as his independent spirit in surviving the challenges of nature. It realistically reflects the life of American settlers over a hundred years ago and is one of the most beloved books for children in the United States, translated into many languages. The book has won multiple children's literature awards in the United States and has been adapted into a television series.