They drove a long way through the snowy woods, till they came to the town of Pepin. Mary and Laura had seen it once before, but it looked different now.
Laura Ingalls WilderAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 7, 1867
- Died: February 10, 1957
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