On the Way Home

Reach for this book when your family is facing a significant life change, such as a cross-country move or a financial transition that requires starting over. This historical diary follows Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family as they travel by wagon from the drought-stricken Dakotas to the 'Land of the Big Red Apple' in Missouri. It is a grounding, authentic account of resilience and the quiet strength found in family bonds during times of uncertainty. Middle-grade readers will find comfort in Laura's observant, hopeful voice as she documents both the hardships of the trail and the beauty of the passing landscape. It serves as an excellent tool for parents wanting to discuss the difference between needs and wants, the value of perseverance, and the emotional process of leaving one home to build another.