A solid, informative read. It just wasn't as personalized a tale as I'd expected, I guess is the best description I have. That said, you'll learn quite a bit about the real life Ingalls family, including Pa's wanderlust. I lost track of how many times they had to pull up stakes and more again. True, that wasn't that uncommon back then but still a reminder that the usually sunny days on "Little House on the Prairie" aren't the full story. 

I also have to admit that I had no real knowledge of what Carrie did in real life as an adult. I may have heard vaguely that she worked for a newspaper but had no clue what that really involved. Type setting in those days was a tedious, lengthy chore and she prided herself on her accuracy while being allowed to write the frequent story for the paper. What a thrill that must have been to typeset her very own words. It is noted that not only weren't women often involved in such activities but the fact she bought her own property and was a female land owner was discussed. Like Laura, she once worked as a teacher, too, but found it not to her liking. She obviously was made of strong stuff. She did marry what would have been considered late in life at the time but spent most of her first three decades making her own way. Mary does get a mention but her blindness is simply stated as one more hardship the family shouldered with love. It obviously had an impact on the entire family, especially her sisters who had to suddenly assume Mary's share of the chores and such.

Bottom line, I found it an interesting read and found the illustrations well done and appropriate. I'm fuzzy on the art style but they called to mind the artwork I've seen done for Laura's books only this time in a simple woodcut (not sure if that's the right term) style to remind us of a more simple time. It would make a lovely addition to libraries everywhere. Thanks #SolanderPress for allowing me this quick trip back in time. I've always been fascinated by the West and what better way to visit than by dropping in on the Ingalls family.