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.