By the Shores of Silver Lake -- Laura Ingalls Wilder

<p><strong>Immerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series, now featuring Garth Williams' classic art in vibrant full-color </strong></p><p>The Ingalls family has seen both joy and hardship since the end of <em>On the Banks of Plum Creek</em>. Mary has been left blind from a battle with scarlet fever, and a new sister, Grace, has been born. Pa decides to move to a railroad camp in the unsettled Dakota Territory to work as a bookkeeper to earn money. Eventually, Laura, her sisters, and Ma travel by train to join Pa at the spot he's claimed for their new home. They spend a long winter in the surveyor's house, and in the spring, Pa begins to build a store. It's the first building in what will become the town of De Smet. Finally, the Ingalls family's travels by covered wagon are over.</p><p>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. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Laura Ingalls Wilder<br><b>Publisher:</b> HarperCollins<br><b>Published:</b> 05/11/2004<br><b>Pages:</b> 290<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.98lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.46h x 5.64w x 0.69d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780060581848<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.3<br><b>Point Value:</b> 9<b