Really-Truly Stories: A Review

The author Gwendolyn Lampshire Hayden first published this series of stories in ten books in the 1940s and 1950s. They have more recently been published with all the original stories but in a set of 5 quality paperback books.

Many of the stories in these books remind me of the Little House on the Prairie story books by author Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Many of the stories included in these books are of children and their families, including one in which the author belonged and their life in Oregon.  There is also included the story of one family traveling by covered wagon from California to Oregon.

These thrilling adventure stories about real children will entertain readers of all ages. Through these stories come lessons that touch on obedience, trust, diligence, unselfishness, bravery, and friendship. Suitable for beginning readers and bedtime stories, and full of stirring and hair-raising exploits, these exciting tales are sure to be read and loved by a new generation of readers. From floating logging camps in the Northwest to Wonderful George, the amazing librarian of Harney Valley, each story is told in the author’s unique voice and is sure to captivate readers everywhere.

I enjoyed reading these stories soon after they were originally published and I really enjoyed reading these stories in the more recent printing. I highly recommend these wonderful Really-Truly Stories. To learn more about this exciting set of story books please click here.