They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family sticking together through thick and thin. Laura neatly avoids detailing her family’s scary brush with Scarlet Fever, and instead opens By the Shores of the Silver Lake with the family recovering and mentions how it was the scarlet fever that left Mary blind. The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. Scarlet fever strikes the Ingalls family when they are living in Plum Creek in Minnesota.

Laura and Mary go to school, help with the chores around the house, and fish in the creek. Pa’s fiddle lulls them all to sleep at the end of the day. But then disaster strikes-on top of a terrible blizzard, a grasshopper infestation devours their wheat crop. Now the family must work harder than ever to overcome these challenges. Soon Pa builds them a sturdier house, with real glass windows and a hinged door. 'On the Banks of Plum Creek' is the third book in the classic 'Little House' series telling the story of the Ingalls familys extraordinary life. They settle into a house made of sod on the banks of beautiful Plum Creek.

The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they leave their little house on the prairie and travel in their covered wagon to Minnesota. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, On the Banks of Plum Creek is the Newbery Honor-winning fourth book in the Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers.

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