A deadly winter has arrived, so the Ingalls family moves into the town of DeSmet to survive the cold. As the snow begins to mount, Laura and her family have to ration their food and coal as they wait in vain for a train to arrive with supplies. Almanzo Wilder and his brother realize something must be done in order to keep everyone from starving. So they set out on a dangerous journey across the frozen prairie in search of provisions.

• Volume #6 in the Little House series
• Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams
• Format: paperback
• Publication Date: April 8, 2008
• Number of Pages: 352
• Dimensions: 5" x 7.5"