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Laura and Almanzo Wilder, along with their eight‑year‑old daughter Rose, relocate to the Rocky Ridge farm in Missouri. In the rugged Ozark mountains, the family works diligently to establish their new home, navigating the challenges of frontier and pioneer life while cultivating the farm.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th‑century Missouri, the story highlights the hard work, resilience, and familial bonds that define the Wilder family's journey as they transform a modest farm into a thriving homestead.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Roger Lea MacBride
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