Books like Laura & Mr. Edwards by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Thomas, Mary, and young Laura Ingalls Wilder embark on a journey from Wisconsin to Kansas. The family quickly befriends a generous neighbor who offers support during their move. Years later, when the family relocates to the Dakota Territory, this neighbor’s assistance proves invaluable in helping the Ingalls establish a new life on the frontier.
First publish date: March 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laura Ingalls Wilder
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