CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Laura and Almanzo are married and ready to start a new life together! Laura the pioneer's daughter doesn't want to be a farmer's wife because she knows it will be hard work; it turns out she was right but as Almanzo reminds her things always even up in time. Their first four years are years of struggle and learning. But despite having to face unexpected disaster, financial problems, illness, and a terrible fire, the Wilders manage to persevere.