Little House in the Highlands
- 271 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The Little House books have enchanted countless readers with the story of Laura Ingalls, a pioneer girl on the American frontier. Now, journey back three generations to explore the life of Martha Morse, Laura's great-grandmother, who left Scotland for a new life in America. In 1788, six-year-old Martha resides in a stone house in Glencaraid, Scotland, where her father is Laird Glencaraid. As a lively girl, Martha struggles with the expectations of being a laird's daughter. She prefers running barefoot through heather fields and listening to enchanting tales of fairies rather than engaging in proper sewing lessons. Despite her challenges, Martha finds joy in playing on the Scottish hills. This story marks the beginning of an ongoing series about another spirited girl from America's beloved pioneer family. Martha aspires to emulate her well-behaved sister, Grisie, but finds it difficult to stay still during spinning lessons while her brothers play Picts and Scots. Her curiosity often leads her to interrupt dinner conversations filled with stories of green-haired fairies. Will Martha ever learn to stay out of trouble? Discover the childhood adventures of the spirited Scottish girl who would eventually become Laura Ingalls Wilder's great-grandmother. The Little House saga continues!
