Laura Ingalls Wilder question.

[Cosmicglitterpug]

Have just re-read these again for the umpteenth time, but this time was struck by the fact that Laura was taught by her future husband's sister in the book 'Little Town on the Prairie', and they didn't get on. Was it awkward I wonder? Almanzo obviously wasn't put off by it.

[Manumission]

It was true love

[NotCitrus]

I think the main problem was Liza Jane was a poor teacher who had favourites and was a bit patronising (as Almanzo found with her being his big sister). I suspect once Laura was older and had experienced being a teacher herself in a one-room schoolhouse with no teacher training, she would have been much more understanding of Liza Jane's situation and they may have got on fine.

[Cosmicglitterpug]

That's a good point. Obviously Laura thought it would impact as she assumed she wouldn't get to ride behind the horses.

[MauraFedora]

If you read Farmer Boy Almanzo and Eliza didn't ever seem to like each
other.

[Cosmicglitterpug]

I haven't actually. Might put that on the Xmas list.

[MiddlingMum]

If you like LIW's books, have you also read any of Willa Cather's books such as "My Antonia" and "O Pioneers!"

Not exactly the same, and they're adult books, but I have really enjoyed both.

[Cosmicglitterpug]

No I haven't. I'll put them on the list. Thanks.