Mary Ingalls on Her Own (Hardcover)

From the Publisher: Having become blind as a result of scarlet fever, Laura's sister, 16-year-old Mary, chooses to attend the Iowa College for the Blind where she will have to adjust to being away from her family while meeting new friends, learning Braille, and finding the inner strength needed to cope with her loss on a very personal level. Mary IngalLs lost her sight after a devastating bout of scarlet fever. Now Mary has the opportunity to attend the Iowa College for the Blind, where she will get a fresh start with her education and can learn the skills she needs for an independent future as well. It seems like a dream come true. But it also means leaving her cherished family behind in Dakota Territory, including her sister Laura. Laura's feisty personality has always complemented Mary's quiet nature, and ever since Mary lost her sight, Laura has served as Mary's "eyes" to the world. Now that she's on her own, Mary must learn to get along without her beloved sister, and in the process realizes that she may have a bit of Laura's spunk in her after all. For the first time, readers will get a glimpse into the life of Mary Ingalls and will discover a whole new side of this Little House sister they've gotten to know through Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic Little House books.