It's missing one star because I wish it had been longer. Anderson is a valuable author on the subject of the Ingalls family because of his access to artifacts and research that many don't have. There is some good stuff in here, some things you would never know unless you read this particular book. I would love to read his other things to get more of the story.

I liked it. I learned alot about the Ingalls family history, their travels west, and about life in De Smit.

read again during trip to Walnut Grove and De Smet in 2015
first read 1994

A short and informative read on the Laura Ingalls family. William Anderson, a noted Laura Ingalls Wilder researcher and historian, has written a well-researched, concise biography of the family’s pioneer life and westward journey.

Anderson begins with background information on Charles and Caroline and notes how intertwined the Quiner and Ingalls families became through multiple marriages between the siblings. It is after his marriage to Caroline that Charles begins the quest to become an independent productive farmer in the west. Anderson traces the family’s journey from the big woods of Wisconsin to their eventual settling in De Smet, SD.

Ma and Pa Ingalls lived out the remainder of their days in De Smet with Mary at home, and Carrie and Grace close by. Anderson gives a short summary of their activities and livelihoods, as well as Carrie’s and Grace’s marriages. Photos of the family through the years accompany the text and complete this short glimpse into the lives of Laura’s family.

If you’ve ever wondered what became of the others members of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s family, this quick read will satisfy your curiosity.

Fifth grade +.

The true stories of the Ingalls, from the "Little House" series. Many of the original, authentic photographs, along with historical facts and research on the family and the time period.

Children should be acquainted with the "Little House" books before reading this. Excellent insights into the history involved in the popular stories.

I purchased a signed copy at Keystone Historical Museum, in which Carrie Ingalls used to work and live nearby. The guide was very precise, organised, and included some really interesting photos. It included lots of information I was previously unaware of.

I loved reading about the history od Laura'a family and learning what happened to them after the books were completed. I wish it had been longer!

"The biography of the family from the "Little House" books"
I bought this at the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum in Mansfield, Missoui.
Very interesting story of the family, includes many photos and drawings

Read this in preparation to visiting De Smet, SD this summer. Glad I did, I felt so smart when the tour leader led us through the various historical sites and I already knew so much...can't ever get enough Laura Ingalls Wilder and "Little House" stuff!

I bought this little book while I was at the Laura Ingalls-Wilder museum in Harmony, MN. It is a signed copy. I enjoyed not only the information about all the re-locations of the family, which I always wondered about, and also the photographs included. As a child I read the Little House books and my dad wove carpet for one of her restored homes. It filled in a lot of holes I had. Very informative and enjoyable.

All the William Anderson books are worth a read, and this is one of the originals.

A short book detailing the Ingalls family and their travels.