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Laddie: A True Blue Story Paperback – April 11, 2018

by Gene Stratton-Porter (Author), Taylor Anderson (Editor)
4.3 out of 5 stars 732 ratings
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 11, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1987715896
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1987715897
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.49 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 732 ratings

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Gene Stratton-Porter

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Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 – December 6, 1924) was an American author, early naturalist, nature photographer, and one of the first women to form a movie studio and production company, Gene Stratton-Porter Productions, Inc. She wrote several best-selling novels and well-received columns in national magazines, such as McCall's. Her works were translated into several languages, including Braille, and Stratton-Porter was estimated to have had 50 million readers around the world. She used her position and income as a well-known author to support conservation of Limberlost Swamp and other wetlands in the state of Indiana. Her novel A Girl of the Limberlost was adapted four times as a film, most recently in 1990 in a made-for-TV version.

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Customers find this book delightful, with one review describing it as a wonderfully rambling tale of life in the country. The story unfolds with a predictable but happy ending, and customers appreciate its strong sense of family, with one noting how families can love and work together. Customers praise the character development, particularly the humor, and find it an uplifting read full of love for nature. The readability receives mixed feedback - while some find it wonderfully written, others complain about the font being almost unreadable. The print size is criticized for being painfully small, and opinions on value for money are divided between those who find it worth the price and those who consider it a waste of money.

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133 customers mention "Story quality"120 positive13 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a delightful living book that is fun to read, with one customer noting it's a wonderfully rambling tale of life in the country.

"...The characters were gloriously real and lovable and descriptions of flowers & fields Eden-like. I have read every sort of book and acres of them ...." Read more

"This is an adorable book! I have loved it since I read it for the first time 8 years ago and I find time to read it at least once a year...." Read more

"...It's a BEAUTIFUL story and if I could be paying the author or someone like her instead, I would have preferred that. As far as reading it, LOVE IT!..." Read more

"This is far and above my favorite book. My father read this book aloud to us when I was just a child and it has impacted my life since...." Read more

45 customers mention "Uplifting story"45 positive0 negative

Customers find this book uplifting, praising its inspiring setting, love of nature, and endearing details, while also noting how it inspires readers to be better people.

"...The characters were gloriously real and lovable and descriptions of flowers & fields Eden-like. I have read every sort of book and acres of them ...." Read more

"...It captures her point of view as she matures and her siblings grow up, make mistakes, fall in love, and, eventually, get married...." Read more

"...As far as reading it, LOVE IT! Every book by this author is magical in the way it brings every detail to life and makes you FEEL like you are there..." Read more

"...Add to this Porter's deep understanding of human nature and you come away with a strong perception of the difference between people who have..." Read more

27 customers mention "Storyline"21 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with its nice but predictable plot and happy ending, and one customer mentions it takes them back to a more simple time.

"...I recommend this book to anyone who loves a happy ending, it doesn't matter how old you are...." Read more

"...build character, inspire great writing, or simply enjoy a trip back in time, you'll not be disappointed for a moment." Read more

"...As stated in the blurb, this story is a double tale and the romance is sweet...." Read more

"...The story line was often halted to give unnecessary sermons on Christianity and seemed almost like it was aimed at converting readers...." Read more

22 customers mention "Family dynamics"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of family dynamics, noting its strong sense of family and ability to show how families can love and work together. One customer highlights the idealistic country setting, while another appreciates the interweaving of faith and family themes.

"...The loving relationship her parents have is wonderful and I think has a few lessons that people can still learn from today on what makes a successful..." Read more

"...but I just love this family! I love the mother & fathers faith in God and hard working example to their large family of children to live out..." Read more

"...It is a tender story of loyalty, love, and probably the most important character is the land itself, it's creatures, plants and beauty...." Read more

"...This is an old fashioned family story that has quite a few subplots which include romance, mystery, and angst...." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding the characters delightful and humorous, with one customer particularly enjoying the relationship between Laddie and the Princess.

"...The characters were gloriously real and lovable and descriptions of flowers & fields Eden-like. I have read every sort of book and acres of them ...." Read more

"...Whether you want to interest a child in plants and butterflies, build character, inspire great writing, or simply enjoy a trip back in time, you'll..." Read more

"I enjoyed reading a book about people of character and wisdom. It was a feel-good book that left me enriched." Read more

"...I love the ending also, I love the relationship between Laddie and little sister, and the relationship between Laddie and the Princess!!!!" Read more

53 customers mention "Readability"26 positive27 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the readability of the book, with some finding it wonderfully written while others describe it as very difficult to read, particularly noting the almost unreadable font used by the publisher.

"...It is well written and is one of those stories that help you see that life and family are beautiful!..." Read more

"...There are a number of typographical errors that would have been relatively easy to catch, which make it clear that this was a quick copy from a..." Read more

"...development of the characters in the story are an excellent example of her writing skills...." Read more

"...even though the story is absolutely beautiful - the presentation of it makes it unreadable...." Read more

15 customers mention "Value for money"7 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it a waste of money.

"...This edition was a waste of money. Great book, terrible edition. I've included a photo so you can see the font size...." Read more

"This paperback edition (Wilder Publications) is a good price and the book is bound well...." Read more

"...Honestly even for how cheap it is, it’s not worth the hassle of trying to read the format." Read more

"...I love the lessons learned about the value of hard work and the value of being a good neighbor and continuing learning every day from books, journals..." Read more

37 customers mention "Print size"0 positive37 negative

Customers find the print size of the book problematic, describing it as painfully small, with one customer noting it resembles old-school typewriter font.

"...pages are already starting to fall out from one reading and the print is SO small." Read more

"Beautiful story - HORRIBLE printing. This book was printed on 8.5 x 11 paper in an old typewriter font spread across the page...." Read more

"The print in this book is teeny tiny—not formatted like a normal book. I had to return it. So disappointing!" Read more

"...books by the author but the print in the "Laddie" paperbook is very tiny. Not relaxing to try and read." Read more

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The product is a solid 1 star, the story a FIVE star
The book is thoroughly sweet and enjoyable but I recommend looking for a different copy than this paper back. The pages are already starting to fall out from one reading and the print is SO small.
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  • Frankie Goyette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Laddie
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
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    A beautiful book, the best, one of Jean Stratton porters books. The characters were gloriously real and lovable and descriptions of flowers & fields Eden-like. I have read every sort of book and acres of them . Read it, you’ll love it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an adorable book! I have loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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    This is an adorable book! I have loved it since I read it for the first time 8 years ago and I find time to read it at least once a year. It is well written and is one of those stories that help you see that life and family are beautiful! I recommend this book to anyone who loves a happy ending, it doesn't matter how old you are. I read it for the first time as a 12 year old after my mom's best friend recommended it to me.
    It is a story about love. One of the main themes is the love a sister has for her older brother. It captures her point of view as she matures and her siblings grow up, make mistakes, fall in love, and, eventually, get married. The loving relationship her parents have is wonderful and I think has a few lessons that people can still learn from today on what makes a successful, strong marriage. It is a beautiful story!
    12 people found this helpful
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  • Wendy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great price, Excellent story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013
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    This paperback edition (Wilder Publications) is a good price and the book is bound well. There are a number of typographical errors that would have been relatively easy to catch, which make it clear that this was a quick copy from a public domain site, and not a labor of love for the story. It's a BEAUTIFUL story and if I could be paying the author or someone like her instead, I would have preferred that. As far as reading it, LOVE IT! Every book by this author is magical in the way it brings every detail to life and makes you FEEL like you are there. Whether you want to interest a child in plants and butterflies, build character, inspire great writing, or simply enjoy a trip back in time, you'll not be disappointed for a moment.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book Ever!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2015
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    This is far and above my favorite book. My father read this book aloud to us when I was just a child and it has impacted my life since. It has been a repeat destination for me when I'm looking for a good read. If all you get out of it is Porter's description of farm life in the decades just after the Civil War, it is well worth reading. Her descriptions of nature and her rich development of the characters in the story are an excellent example of her writing skills. Add to this Porter's deep understanding of human nature and you come away with a strong perception of the difference between people who have integrity and those who do not. All this written in the first person, written from the point of view of an eight year old girl. To say that this is an excellent book is an understatement.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED this book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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    I enjoyed reading a book about people of character and wisdom. It was a feel-good book that left me enriched.
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  • E. Jones
    3.0 out of 5 stars The product is a solid 1 star, the story a FIVE star
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
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    The book is thoroughly sweet and enjoyable but I recommend looking for a different copy than this paper back. The pages are already starting to fall out from one reading and the print is SO small.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars
    The product is a solid 1 star, the story a FIVE star

    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
    The book is thoroughly sweet and enjoyable but I recommend looking for a different copy than this paper back. The pages are already starting to fall out from one reading and the print is SO small.
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  • gardener
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite of the Gene Porter Stratton books
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016
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    I really enjoyed Freckles and Girl of the Limberlost (I don't remember The Harvester) but this was my very favorite! She still has the descriptive passages of the outdoors of nature and creatures that makes you picture the setting and feel you are there to see, hear & smell the seasons and enjoy the outdoors. but I just love this family!
    I love the mother & fathers faith in God and hard working example to their large family of children to live out their faith and relationship with God- to alway "do unto others" even when it's not convenient and when it do you harm, but God will bless you for it.
    I love the lessons learned about the value of hard work and the value of being a good neighbor and continuing learning every day from books, journals, newspaper, etc all your life. The value of a life of integrity and the influence it can have on a community without the striving for greatness and fame.

    I guess because I've always wished for that life of working a farm/homestead, I really enjoy reading about those who have and made it work, and the satisfaction that growing your own food and living off the land to support your family can bring.

    A great and inspiring story of an admirable, hardworking family and the blessings that come in spite of the inevitable hardships of life.

    I'm going to have to get a hard copy of this!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Davis
    1.0 out of 5 stars NOT a High Quality Paperback
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2011
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    Beautiful story - HORRIBLE printing. This book was printed on 8.5 x 11 paper in an old typewriter font spread across the page. I never would've ordered it if I had seen the inside.

    I think there should be a way for people to view the inside AND that it should be noted that it is "published on demand" meaning the size and format are not what is expected for a "high quality paperback." I guess I should've known if you have to put that claim on the cover it's not really the case.

    I've wasted $10 on a book that will probably not ever be read even though the story is absolutely beautiful - the presentation of it makes it unreadable. My eleven year old said "that type gives me a headache."

    I emailed the publisher and never received a reply. Lovers of timeless old stories beware! Don't buy these books "published on demand"!
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Elizabeth Turner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Really good read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2014
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    Nothing brilliant about this book but I just loved it because it was long so you didn't just get used to characters and then the book ended. It was full of believable people and stories of childhood. I really felt that I knew these people and cared about what happened to them.

    I would think that 'Laddie' would be suitable for people of all ages, although it's not for anyone who wants a complicated plot or lots of action and suspense!
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  • julie m.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on January 4, 2023
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    I read this as a child
    I loved this book so now have it in my kindle
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  • Matthew Colvin
    1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY! Unreadable reprint
    Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2024
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    This is a cheap and terrible reprint, probably from an Internet Archive plain text version of the book. Its type is tiny and the text block is horribly large. This makes reading a pain. Do not waste your money.
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    1.0 out of 5 stars
    DO NOT BUY! Unreadable reprint

    Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2024
    This is a cheap and terrible reprint, probably from an Internet Archive plain text version of the book. Its type is tiny and the text block is horribly large. This makes reading a pain. Do not waste your money.
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  • Isabel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laddie
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2013
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    A lovely story and written in beautiful, simple English. Easy for anyone to understand. it is a book that you want to keep on reading until you finish it, isabel
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  • RLL
    2.0 out of 5 stars Print is so small it’s almost unreadable
    Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2023
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    This is a wonderful story but this version of the book is printed so small that it is almost impossible to read. Was quite disappointed. If I had realized this I would not have bought it.
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