On the Banks of Plum Creek - (Little House) by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Hardcover)

About the Book

Laura and her family move to Minnesota where they live in a dugout until a new house is built and face misfortunes caused by flood, blizzard, and grasshoppers.

Book Synopsis

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. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.

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. They settle into a house made of sod on the banks of beautiful Plum Creek. Soon Pa builds them a sturdier house, with real glass windows and a hinged door. 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.

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 sticking together through thick and thin.

• Dugout House: The family's first home in Minnesota is a cozy but unusual house built right into the banks of Plum Creek, with a grass roof an ox can step through!
• A Pioneer Family Story: Follow Laura, Mary, and Carrie as they go to school for the first time, do chores, and find joy in the simple things, from Pa's fiddle music to fishing in the creek.
• Facing Nature's Challenges: From a terrifying prairie fire and a devastating blizzard to a swarm of grasshoppers that eats their entire wheat crop, the Ingalls family must rely on their courage and love to survive.
• Based on a True Story: The fourth book in the beloved Little House series, this Newbery Honor winner continues the real-life adventures of author Laura Ingalls Wilder.

From the Back Cover

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. Here they settle in a little house made of sod beside the banks of beautiful Plum Creek. Soon Pa builds a wonderful new little house with real glass windows and a hinged door. Laura and her sister Mary go to school, help with the chores, and fish in the creek. At night everyone listens to the merry music of Pa's fiddle. Misfortunes come in the form of a grasshopper plague and a terrible blizzard, but the pioneer family works hard together to overcome these troubles.