Chapter One: New in Town

Willie Oleson is the troublemaker, a country boy and misunderstood. Esther Wilder is the sensible young girl, a city girl and is growing up much too fast.

When Esther Wilder comes to stay with her cousin, Almanzo, she is overjoyed to have the chance. Her parents have kept her on a tight rein, making certain she never knew the country life.
To Esther, Willie is just a sweet boy who is being misunderstood because he's always getting into trouble. She thinks of him as Tom Sawyer. He thinks she's just like Becky Thatcher. The two become great friends until Esther's parents come and take her home. Will they ever see each other again? If they do, it would be the greatest day of their lives that changes everything.