On the Way Home facts for kids
Front dustjacket, first edition
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| Author | Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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| Country | United States |
| Subject | Family migration, frontier life |
| Genre | Diary, children's literature |
| Publisher | Harper & Row |
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Publication date
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November 12, 1962 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 101 pp. |
| OCLC | 317883683 |
| LC Class | F598 .W54 |
| Preceded by | The First Four Years (fiction) |
| Followed by | West From Home |
On the Way Home is a special book. It is the real diary of Laura Ingalls Wilder. She wrote it during a big journey in 1894. Laura, her husband Almanzo Wilder, and their seven-year-old daughter Rose moved from De Smet, South Dakota, to Mansfield, Missouri. This new place became their forever home.
The diary shares daily details of their trip. It also includes notes from Rose, who helped put the book together. The book was published in 1962, after Laura had passed away. The same company, Harper & Bros., also published her famous Little House series.
Some people consider On the Way Home a part of the Little House series. That series is a group of nine children's novels. They are based on Laura's own life from when she was about three years old until she was 27.
Contents
About the Journey
This book tells the true story of a family's journey. Laura, Almanzo, and Rose traveled a long way. They moved from South Dakota to Missouri. This was a big adventure for them.
Daily Life on the Road
Laura wrote in her diary every day. She described what they saw and did. This gives readers a clear picture of frontier life. It shows how families traveled in the late 1800s.
Rose's Special Touch
Laura's daughter, Rose, added her own thoughts to the diary. These notes help explain things. They also give a deeper look into the family's experience. Rose's comments make the diary even more interesting.
Publication and Connection to Other Books
On the Way Home was published in 1962. This was after Laura Ingalls Wilder had died. It was released by Harper & Bros., the same company that published her popular "Little House" books.
Part of the "Little House" World
Many people know Laura Ingalls Wilder from her "Little House" novels. These books tell about her childhood and young adult life. On the Way Home is different because it is a real diary. But it shares the same spirit of adventure and family life. It helps readers understand more about the author's real experiences.
