The First Four Years

By Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams (Illustrator)

Book #9 in the Little House on the Prairie series

A young woman navigates marriage, motherhood, and farming in the late 19th century American Midwest.

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134 pages· 24,277 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Laura begins her journey as a pioneer wife alongside her husband, Almanzo, on the South Dakota prairie. As they build their life together, they welcome their daughter, Rose, into a world filled with both trials and triumphs. Will their love and resilience be enough to overcome the harsh realities of frontier life? Discover the heartwarming tale of a family's courage and determination in the face of adversity, as Laura transitions from a little pioneer girl to a devoted wife and mother.

From the publisher

Laura Ingalls Wilder is beginning her life with her new husband, Almanzo, in their own little house. Laura is a young pioneer wife now, and must work hard with Almanzo, farming the land around their home on the South Dakota prairie. Soon their baby daughter, Rose, is born, and the young family must face the hardships and triumphs encountered by so many American pioneers.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 134
Words: 24,277
Reading age: 8–11
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 1030L

Themes & topics

Books about culture Books about family Books about homeschooling Books about rural living Books about frontier and pioneer life

What readers & critics say

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“This last book in the Little House series is not my favorite of the nine, but it's worth reading, even if just to finish out the set. I thought it was a little dry, and as a kid, it was just really hard for me to relate to or have a lot of interest in the plight of a young pioneer wife and mother. Still, if you've read this far, then you probably love the characters and their world enough to want to know how it turns out.”

Lauren Hancock

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