I loved that this book gave some insight into Almanzo's young life, but I will say that I hated where the book ended. I'm still working on the series, so I'm not sure where we will pick up his storyline again, but I would have appreciated a continuation of the story for a bit longer. The writing still continues in the style of Little House in the Big Woods and remains an easy read while providing a lot of great historical information. This installment is incredibly wholesome and cute and I really enjoyed it. I'm surprised that it is one of the least talked about pieces of the series, as I really liked the way it portrayed a different angle on homesteading life.