Akron Public Library

"This dramatic and gripping story of a young pioneer family's struggle to build a new life for themselves on the American Frontier of the 1870's, captured the hearts of viewers around the world."--Container.

An unvarnished look at the unlikely author whose autobiographical fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier and self-reliance. A Midwestern farm woman who published her first novel at age 65, Laura Ingalls Wilder transformed her frontier childhood into the best-selling Little House series.

Contains the entire fifth season 1978-1979 of the life and adventures of the Ingalls family. The Ingalls move to Winoka to be near Mary, meet Albert, and manage a hotel. Charles and the family return to their home in Plum Creek after several months away. Mrs. Oleson takes an interest in journalism. Mary has second thoughts about marrying Adam. Nellie is asked to tutor a boy and reveals her "secret" for achieving good grades. Albert becomes an apprentice...

Depicts the life of a frontier family on the Great Plains towards the end of the nineteenth century.

All 24 episodes from season one are all complete, uncut and remastered, as well as the original, full-length pilot movie that introduced the Ingalls family to millions of viewers around the world. Relive all the heartwarming adventures from season one; from the arrival of Charles Ingalls and his family in Walnut Grove, through the building of a new home and friendships, to battling for their lives against a vicious blizzard.

Almanzo Wilder comes to Walnut Grove with his sister Eliza-Jane, the new schoolteacher. The Ingalls decide to adopt Albert. Nels Oleson is reunited with his estranged sister. A faith healer convinces the citizens of Walnut Grove to trust him. Caroline's father discovers a talent as a storyteller while grieving after the loss of his wife. Laura and Mary are held captive by escaped convicts until Charles disarms the criminals. Albert and a friend accidentally...

The Ingalls leave Walnut Grove and the Carters move into their old house. Meanwhile Nellie returns to Walnut Grove and Nancy runs away because she is no longer the center of attention. These are just a few of the moments from the ninth season.

Look Back to Yesterday Directed by Victor French -- Charles Ingalls pays a return visit to Walnut Grove. During his stay he learns that his son Albert, a doctor in training, has contracted a fatal blood disease. Also, Walnut Grove is facing a recession. Bless All the Dear Children Directed by Victor French -- Laura and Almanzo's baby is kidnapped during the Christmas season. The family finds her with a woman who was longing to have a child of her...

Laura and Mary go to school for the first time; Laura tries hard to get asked to the spring dance; Mary and Laura prepare to put on a play at school with their friend Ginny Clark.

Story of a young pioneer family's struggle to build a new life for themselves on the American Frontier of the 1870s. Celebrates the resilence of the human spirit as the Ingalls face the challenges of frontier life, a hard, sometimes joyous, sometimes tearful existence. Adapted from the stories written by one of the Ingalls children and based on their pioneer life.