Almanzo Wilder comes to Walnut Grove with his siser 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 disarmes the criminals. Albert and a friend accidentally...

"Drawing on original manuscripts and letters, Woodside shows how Rose reshaped her mother's story into a series of heroic tales that rebutted the policies of the New Deal. Their secret collaboration would lead in time to their estrangement. This fascinating look at the relationship between two strong-willed women is also the deconstruction of an American myth"--

Season two brings new challenges and unforgettable frontier adventures. When debts force Charles to work at several jobs, his entire family pitches in to earn the needed money. Mary's gift for mathematics makes her the talk of the town. Charles helps an ailing widow find care for her three children, and the Ingalls family celebrates the nation's centennial with a joyous town party.