Farmer Boy

Before Laura Ingalls, there was Almanzo Wilder—a boy with big dreams on a frontier farm.

In Farmer Boy, beloved author Laura Ingalls Wilder tells the heartwarming and richly detailed story of her husband Almanzo’s childhood in 1860s New York. Living on a large, prosperous farm, young Almanzo helps with the daily chores—milking cows, planting crops, training oxen, and caring for animals—while dreaming of one day having his own horses.

Through the changing seasons and the rhythm of farm life, Almanzo learns the values of hard work, patience, responsibility, and family. Bursting with warmth and vivid descriptions of 19th-century rural life, Farmer Boy is both a standalone classic and part of the cherished Little House series.

Perfect for readers young and old, this timeless tale celebrates American history, family traditions, and the enduring spirit of the frontier.