This is a simple, well-told little story about Laura's life on a frontier homestead, in Wisconsin of all places. The book basically spans an entire year, mostly I think to show the wide range of seasonal tasks; each part of the year has its necessary jobs, and although Laura is often on the sidelines of these because of her age, it's still an enjoyable read that gives a real flavour (albeit I suspect a little idealised) of what her life was like. Being mildly food obsessed, the chapter on maple syrup tapping and preparation was my favourite, and I was also delighted to discover that there's such a thing as a vinegar pie. Which sounds dreadful at first glance, but I've just looked up the recipe and it looks alright actually! I'm genuinely interested in giving it a go so thanks, Laura's Ma, because more pudding is exactly what I need from life.