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Wall Street Journal
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Too Good to Be Altogether Lost' Review: Back to the Little House
One of the strangest aspects of the cultural madness that exploded around the Covid-19 years was the frantic literary passion to disavow books and writers not in total keeping with the political fashion of the moment. Driven by a new mania for ideological purity, iconoclasts in the children's-book business sought to extirpate any hint of the offensive. 'Sensitivity readers' combed through manuscripts for wrongthink. Older works were eliminated, bowdlerized or memory-holed, including those by Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl and Laura Ingalls Wilder. The hysteria seems to have passed. It is now possible to urge a reconsideration of rash judgments without fear of getting blackballed. In 'Too Good to Be Altogether Lost,' Pamela Smith Hill makes a cogent and delightful case for, as she puts it, 'rediscovering Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House Books.' Ms. Hill has a great mastery over her material: She wrote a 2007 account of Wilder's life and annotated Wilder's ill-starred, sad-historied autobiography, 'Pioneer Girl,' when it finally made it to print in 2014. There is, in fact, a great deal of sadness in the story of how Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) turned her childhood memories into fiction, and in this perceptive and wide-ranging account Ms. Hill not only discusses the woman's life, artistry and place in American literature. She also solves a literary mystery that has long bedeviled Wilder's legacy—and millions of her readers. 'Too Good to Be Altogether Lost' gets its title from a remark Wilder made about the stories of her youth during a speech at the Detroit Book Fair in 1937. That year, Harper & Brothers published 'On the Banks of Plum Creek'; it was Wilder's fourth work in a historical-fiction series for children for which she drew on her pioneer experiences in the West with its sod houses, prairie fires, hard winters and displaced American Indian tribes. Ms. Hill rightly applies the 'too good' phrase to the entire 'Little House' series. With one exception, the novels are vivid, textured, unforgettable tales of 19th-century hardship, grit and family life. In mounting a defense of Wilder's work, Ms. Hill necessarily tackles certain 'problematic' elements, not least the prejudicial attitudes toward Native Americans expressed by some of her characters in particular in the series' third book, 'Little House on the Prairie.'
Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix to reboot 'beloved' period drama based on 'iconic' Epic Western novels
Netflix is set to reboot a beloved Western series based on the iconic novels. Netflix is set to breathe new life into a beloved Western period drama, making it the "perfect" watch for All Creatures Great and Small enthusiasts. If you're on the hunt for a wholesome family show, Netflix's forthcoming period drama should be on your radar. The much-loved series based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic series of novels is being adapted for Netflix, with filming currently in progress in Canada. Little House on the Prairie, described as "part family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West", arrives half a century after the original 1974 series that graced screens for nearly ten years. The narrative unfolds in the American Midwest, centring around a family residing on a farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota from the 1870s to the 1890s. For those unfamiliar, Wilder's novels draw inspiration from her own experiences growing up and living in Wisconsin, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Missouri between 1872-94, with her first book published in the 1930s. The upcoming adaptation, penned by Rebecca Sonnenshine (known for The Boys, The Vampire Diaries, Archive 81), promises a multifaceted portrayal of the hardships and victories of those who carved out a life on the frontier, as per Tudum. Jinny Howe, Netflix's vice president of Drama Series, expressed: "Little House on the Prairie has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fans around the world, and we're excited to share its enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story. "Rebecca's vision threads the needle with an emotional depth that will delight both new and existing fans of this beloved classic." Alice Halsey, known for her role in Lessons In Chemistry, has been chosen to portray young protagonist Laura Ingalls, whilst Luke Bracey (Elvis, Hacksaw Ridge, Little Fires Everywhere) will take on the role of Laura's ruggedly attractive and charismatic father, Charles Ingalls. Get Netflix free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description The revival faces a considerable challenge in satisfying devoted followers of the original television series, who have showered the programme with praise on IMDB, reports the Express. One enthusiast declared: "Absolutely love watching the Little House on the Prairie. Every short story has some moral behind it. "If you like nostalgic shows with very powerful meaning being sent across to you, you will like this one!" "Excellent programme for fans of all ages. I remember watching this show both in reruns and on Sunday evening television. This show was pretty much geared for families or anybody who wanted a combination of good drama and comedic moments," another viewer remarked. A release date is yet to be confirmed for Little House on the Prairie. All Creatures Great and Small is available to stream via Channel 5 and Netflix.
Washington Post
19-07-2025
- General
- Washington Post
‘Little House on the Prairie,' beloved and troubling, gets a reappraisal
I used to love Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House on the Prairie' series, but in recent years it has fallen out of favor. And for good reason. The phrase 'the only good Indian is a dead Indian,' for instance, is uttered by multiple characters. In 1998, an 8-year-old girl on the Upper Sioux Reservation was so understandably upset by this remark that her mother petitioned the school district to ban the book from its curriculum. The mother's petition was unsuccessful, but the little girl's distress is a cautionary tale. Twenty years later, the American Library Association took Wilder's name off the medal the group had created in her honor in 1954, declaring, 'Wilder's legacy … includes expressions of stereotypical attitudes inconsistent with [the association's] core values of inclusiveness, integrity and respect, and responsiveness.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Show Challenges Families to Live Like 'Little House on the Prairie's Laura Ingalls Wilder
New Show Challenges Families to Live Like 'Little House on the Prairie's Laura Ingalls Wilder originally appeared on Parade. Back to the Frontier, a new reality series executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, challenged families to live like Little House on the Prairie's . On July 10, the Magnolia Network and Max show will follow three American families—The Lopers (Alabama), Hanna-Riggs (Texas) and Halls (Florida)—as they ditch modern-day comforts of the 21st century for a life as 1880s homesteaders. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'This series taps into something we've always believed–that stepping away from the noise of everyday life can bring you closer to what matters most,' Chip and Joanna said in a news release shared with Parade. 'It is proof that no matter where you find yourself, the most important part of home is the people you share it with.' For Back to the Frontier, the families lived for eight weeks on the frontier, where they had to raise livestock, collect food, ration their supplies and reinforce their shelters via the 1880s way of life. 'This exciting new series invites viewers to step back in time and experience the challenges of the American frontier,' Magnolia Network President Allison Page said in the news release. 'By immersing three families in the realities of 1880s life, we provided them—and our viewers—an authentic glimpse into the resilience and grit required to survive. Making this series has been an unforgettable journey, and we trust audiences will find it both captivating and inspiring.' New episodes of the eight-episode, produced by Wall to Wall for Magnolia Network and Max, will drop weekly. In the finale, viewers will find out whether the families would have succeeded or failed on the frontier. Back to the Frontier premieres on Max and Magnolia Network on Thursday, July 10. Next: New Show Challenges Families to Live Like 'Little House on the Prairie's Laura Ingalls Wilder first appeared on Parade on Jul 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Little House on the Prairie's Melissa Gilbert Sends Crass Message Unbecoming of Laura Ingalls Wilder
'Little House on the Prairie's Melissa Gilbert Sends Crass Message Unbecoming of Laura Ingalls Wilder originally appeared on Parade. is best known for portraying in Little House on the Prairie—however, she recently sent a crass message unbecoming of the iconic character. (Which made it that much more amusing to fans.) On Sunday, June 29, the former child actress, now 61, took to Instagram with a short but bold declaration in all-caps. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "Studies have shown that intelligent people swear more than stupid motherf---ers," the update read. In her caption, Gilbert added, "Sunday truth," with playful hashtags like "#wordstoliveby, "sexymfka," and more. In the comments, the When Calls the Heart actress' followers responded to her swear-y post with similar energy. One fan declared, "So f**king true! ( pardon my French ) 😉." A different IG user shared, "I must be a genius! 😂." Another jokingly scolded Gilbert using her Little House nickname, writing, "Half Pint! What's with the potty mouth!! 😂😂😂 Jk. More please." Someone else echoed, "I love the fact that this was posted by Half Pint 😂." Recently, Gilbert sent a bold (but not curse-word-laden) message in response to the Little House on the Prairie rebootcasting its new Laura Ingalls Wilder. She wrote in part, 'The Little House books endure to this day because so many people see themselves in Laura. She is a disruptor. Honest to a fault. Questions authority. And she's our window into this adventure.' Next: 'Little House on the Prairie's Melissa Gilbert Sends Crass Message Unbecoming of Laura Ingalls Wilder first appeared on Parade on Jun 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
