Synopsis Fifteen-year-old Laura learns that living away from home and teaching school can be a bit frightening when most of the students are taller than she is, but every week Almonzo Wilder arrives to take her to her family for the weekend.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2004-05-01 | | Series: | Little House, 8 | | Illustrator: | Garth Williams | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 304 pages | | Height: | 7.5 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 16.0 oz |
Publisher's Note
For the first time in the history of theLittle House books, this new edition features Garth Williams interiorart in vibrant, full color, as well as a beautifully redesignedcover. Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from herfamily for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles fromhome. She is very homesick, but keeps at it so that she can help pay for hersister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. During school vacationsLaura has fun with her singing lessons, going on sleigh rides, and best ofall, helping Almanzo Wilder drive his new buggy. Friendship soon turns to lovefor Laura and Almanzo in the romantic conclusion of this Little Housebook.
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