The Long Winter Novel by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams (Illustrator)

The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder is the sixth book in the Little House series. It recounts the harsh winter of 1880–1881, when blizzards strike the town of De Smet, South Dakota, leaving the Ingalls family and other settlers struggling to survive. As food and fuel supplies dwindle, the family faces extreme cold, hunger, and isolation. Laura’s resilience and determination help keep hope alive, while Almanzo Wilder and his brother risk their lives to bring much-needed wheat to the starving town. The novel captures the hardships of pioneer life and the strength of family and community in the face of adversity.