Pa and Laura weave braids of hay to burn in their fire when they run out of coal. Ma carefully measures the wheat, trying to make it last. The winds howl and the storms keep coming. How will the Ingalls family survive?

Vividly depicting the trials of frontier life, this page-turning story is a powerful reminder of the courage and perseverance of the early pioneers.

A Note for Parents and Teachers:
For years, readers have joined Laura and her family as they travel across the frontier in search of a home. While the Little House books give readers a window into life at that time, they also include negative representations of and derogatory remarks about Native Americans. Reading this series creates a unique opportunity to discuss many elements of 19th-century America, including the roles that prejudice and racism have played in history. To offer readers a balanced point of view, pair the Little House series with books that realistically capture and portray the experience of Native Americans, like The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich.