Early journeys -- Grasshoppers and a new baby brother -- A terrible illness -- A train trip and a life on the prairie -- Married life -- A budding writer, and Rose leaves home -- Building the dream house -- The little house books

"Many girls in elementary and middle school fall in love with the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. What they don't always realize is that Wilder's books are autobiographical. This narrative biography describes more of the details of the young Laura's real life as a young pioneer homesteading with her family on many adventurous journeys. This biography, complete with charming illustrations, points out the differences between the fictional series as well as the many similarities. It's a fascinating story of a much-celebrated writer"--