CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Everything is changing fast for Laura Ingalls and her family; they are living in the "Little Town on the Prairie" now. Mary leaves for college and Laura knows that she will miss her sister, but she also knows that she must work hard to earn money so that Mary can stay in college. She takes a sewing job in town and studies dutifully in school so that she can earn a teacher's certificate. But it's not always a pleasure to go to school. Nellie Oleson who made fun of Laura back when she lived in Plum Creek now goes to school in De Smet. The teacher does not like Laura and is making things hard for Carrie. One day they even get sent home from school! There is another change as well, Almanzo Wilder starts to walk Laura home. Children will enjoy reading all about these new adventures involving Laura and her family. With literaries and parties, there is always something new for Laura to discover.