
With her family, she pioneered throughout America's heartland during the 1870s and 1880s, finally settling in Dakota Territory.

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) was born in a log cabin in the Wisconsin woods. Life in the little town certainly is exciting! And, best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to being walking her home from church. Laura also receives her teaching certificate and can work at a school. In her spare time, she sews shirts to help earn money to send Mary to a college for the blind. With the arrival of spring comes invitations to socials, parties, and “literaries.” Laura, who is now fifteen years old, attends her first evening social. In Little Town on the Prairie, the young town of De Smet has survived the long, harsh winter of 1880-1881. Immerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series, now featuring Garth Williams' classic art in vibrant full-color! Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. And Laura, now fifteen years old, receives her certificate to teach school.Little Town On The Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to walk home from church with Laura.

Mary is at last able to go to a college for the blind. Laura is growing up and she goes to her first evening social. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.įrom the Back Cover The little settlement that weathered the long, hard winter of 1880-81 is now a growing town. The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder's real childhood as an American pioneer and are cherished by readers of all generations.

With the arrival of spring comes invitations to socials, parties, and "literaries." Laura, who is now fifteen years old, attends her first evening social. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. About the Book Pa's homestead thrives, Laura gets her first job in town, blackbirds eat the corn and oats crops, Mary goes to college, and Laura gets into trouble at school, but becomes a certified school teacher.īased on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers.
