These Happy Golden Years

In this engaging eighth installment of Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series, narrated by Cherry Jones, fifteen-year-old Laura navigates her first experience away from home as she teaches school in a distant claim shanty. Facing homesickness, she is motivated by the desire to support her sister Mary's education. Each weekend, the arrival of Almanzo Wilder brings comfort and sparks a budding romance between them. This Newbery Honor book continues to offer readers a heartfelt glimpse into frontier life and the enduring themes of love and family.