Little House on the Prairie: The Cast and Behind the Scenes
Little House in the Big Woods
The Wilders were doing well financially until the Great Depression and the stock market crash of 1929. They were able to keep their 200-acre farm, but they lost nearly all of their savings. It was during this time that Laura devoted more time to her writing.
Two New York children’s book editors were drawn to her autobiography, which was originally called When Grandma Was a Little Girl. But it needed some alterations. Listening to their advice, Laura expanded the story and geared it towards children. Her daughter’s publishing connections also helped. In 1932, Harper & Brothers published Little House in the Big Woods.
