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The eighth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. Laura is teaching school, and it's terrifying Most of the students are taller than she is, and she must sleep away from home... Read Full Overview

Immerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series, now featuring Garth Williams' classic art in vibrant full-color Laura is teaching school, and it's terrifying Most of the students are taller than she is, and she must sleep away from home for the first time... Read Full Overview

Laura is now 16 years old and teaching in a small town. Although it is hard for her to be away from her family she keeps at it to be able to help pay for Mary's tuition at the College for the Blind. Her one great comfort is the love that blossoms between her and Almanzo.

For the first time in the history of the Little House books, this new edition features Garth Williams interior art in vibrant full color.Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very... Read Full Overview

Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but keeps at it so that she can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. During school vacations... Read Full Overview