Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Pioneer's Life Book Review http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_de...

1. The Little House Books

1.1. Laura began writing at age 64, thinking no one would be interested.

1.2. Rose sent Little House in the Big Woods to a publisher.

1.3. Her book became a hit in the 1930's.

1.4. Laura Ingalls Wilder dies in 1957.

1.5. Laura Ingalls Wilder becomes a historical figure loved by all. http://www.lauraingallswilderhome.com/

2. Young Lady Laura

2.1. The family returned to their Dakota prairie.

2.2. Laura (Age 16) began to teach to pay for Mary to go to the school for the blind.

2.3. Laura falls in love and marries Almanzo.

2.4. Laura gives birth to daughter Rose.

3. Happiness at Rocky Ridge

3.1. Laura and Manly bought a farm near Mansfield, MO.

3.2. Laura was finally content.

3.3. After visiting Rose, their grown daughter, she finds her love for writing.

4. The Prairie and the Big Woods

4.1. Moved from Wisconsin to Independence, Kansas.

4.2. Built on Osage Indian reservation & was forced to move.

4.3. Returned to Wisconsin.

5. Settling in Dakota Territory

5.1. Moved to DeSmet, Dakota.

5.2. Acquired a homestead and built a cabin.

5.3. Winter was harsh, so they were forced to live above their store in town.

5.4. Laura meets Almanzo Wilder.

6. Hard Times

6.1. Laura catches scarlet fever before moving to Minnesota.

6.2. Once in Minnesota, they live in a sod house until Pa can build a wood house.

6.3. They are forced to relocate again.