Young and in love, David and Molly (Linda Purl) Beaton have just celebrated their wedding and are off to start their life together as homesteaders. Headed for the Dakota Territory in the 1870s with a few dollars and plenty of enthusiasm, they proudly stake their claim and get to work. But the Beatons quickly learn that life on the prairie isn’t always easy and they must endure everything from harsh winters, to the birth of their first child, to a swarm of grasshoppers—all without the help of their families. With strong wills and support from each other, they won’t give up hope, even when the going gets tough. Based on the book by Rose Wilder Lane (daughter of Laura Ingalls Wilder). Pilot for TV series of the same name released in 1978.
Starring Linda Purl, Robert Hays.
Dove “Family-Approved” For All Ages, features themes of perseverance and devotion. You may also want to see [Young Pioneers Christmas:](http://amzn.to/1MqzNPX) It’s 1874 on the plains of the Dakotas and young couple Dave and Molly (Linda Purl) have just lost their first born son. Overcome with grief, they seek support from their kind-hearted neighbors— Mr. Peters and his children, Nettie, Flora and Charlie, as well as bachelor Dan Gray. The friends stick together through thick and thin, standing up for each other when poverty and railroad expansion threaten their livelihoods. As Christmas approaches, they each prepare a special gift and join together for the most memorable of all celebrations. ” It is a timeless story that shows how Christmas is a great time for healing, family and friends. We award this DVD the Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for all ages.” – Dove