On the Way Home

Firefly & Fern Summary

Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's own family travel journals, this charming book recounts the real-life journey of the Ingalls family as they traveled by covered wagon from Missouri to Kansas during America's pioneer era. Readers will experience the adventure, challenges, and wonder of frontier life through the eyes of a young girl discovering new landscapes and meeting interesting people along the way. This authentic historical narrative brings American pioneer history to life while celebrating family resilience and the spirit of exploration.