The First Four Years

The ninth and final book in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic Little House series.

Laura Ingalls Wilder is beginning 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.

The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.

Based on a manuscript discovered after Laura’s death, this final book tells the true, unvarnished story of her and Almanzo’s first four years of marriage.

• Homesteading Adventure: Follow Laura and Almanzo as they build a home, break the prairie sod, and face the daily challenges of farming in 19th-century South Dakota.
• A Story of Resilience: Experience the heartaches and hopes of a young family battling crop failure, debt, illness, and devastating loss with unwavering courage.
• Pioneer Family Life: Witness the birth of their daughter, Rose, and share in the simple joys and profound struggles that forge the Wilder family bond.
• The Final Chapter: Discover the long-lost story that completes Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved saga, published exactly as she wrote it.

Laura Ingalls Wilder is beginning 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.

And so Laura Ingalls Wilder's adventure as a little pioneer girl ends, and her new life as a pioneer wife and mother begins. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story.