My favourite in many ways - Rated 
... probably because, as an adult reader, I relate more to the adult subject material of working, leaving home, 'courting', marriage and setting up house (Having read 2 titles in my thirties, I read the entire series - from start to finish - for the first time when I was 41, during my own "long winter" on the Scottish border).
If you liked the other books, this will be no exception.
I just loved the bit about how after their wedding and wedding breakfast they drove to their new home, equipped with leftovers for supper, went indoors .... and proceded to do the farm chores ! :)
"So they were married." - Rated
In this autobiographical book, Laura Ingalls describes her life from her first teaching job at the age 15, to her marriage at 18. The loneliness and isolation she faced as a young teacher are described in touching detail. Laura boarded in the home of a woman who was hateful and rude, and had to study long into the night so she would be ready to teach her students (some older than she) the next day. The only bright spot in the week came on Fridays, when Almanzo Wilder drove her the 12 miles to her parents' home. She was not interested in him as a beau then; it took three years before she agreed to marry him.
Written in 1943, this is a lovely, informative, and inspiring book that girls (and their mothers) will enjoy. Though there is no romance or sentimentality, we do get a lot of Ma's wise sayings, Pa's fiddle playing, and Laura's spunky independence. And we learn learn just how hard life was in the Dakota Territory in the 1880s. This is an easy-to-read book that will delight 9- and 10-year olds, especially those who enjoy "Little House on the Prairie" on TV.
A personal favourite - Rated
'These Happy Golden Years' is my personal favourite of the 'Little House' books and has been since I read it as a child. A very satisfying conclusion to the series, the story starts with Laura leaving home to teach in a school, and tells of her homesickness and subsequent developments in a way everyone will be able to identify with. As with all the 'Little House' books this is well written with much detail of everyday life which creates a realistic, if somewhat idealistic, picture of early pioneer existence. A wonderful story suitable for all ages, this is highly recommended by me and everyone I know who loves Laura Ingles Wilder!
The final chapter of Laura Ingalls childhood - Rated
Laura has gained a teaching certificate and is given the opportunity to teach a school 12 miles away from home. Her pupils cause many problems initially but sound advice from her father helps sort those problems out. She has to stay away during the week and longs to return to her family at weekends. Enter Almonzo Wilder, who even takes on a blizzard to bring Laura home because he knows her life is miserable away. The book describes their courtship, and ends with their marriage. Written in the same style as her early books, Those Happy Golden Years is a fitting end to her childhood and new beginnings as wife and later, mother.
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