As winter arrives and the local school closes until summer, the Fairchild children continue their schooling in the parlor with the oldest, Althy, teaching.

During her first year in a one-room school in the Kentucky hills, Bonnie has many exciting experiences, from getting her first book to playing an angel in a play.

Five adventures in Bonny's busy four-year-old life with her three sisters and brothers in the days of copper-toed shoes.

Bonnie and Debby Fairchild decide to make money by selling pictures and bluing to their neighbors.

In bridging the gap between Lee's private interests and public career, J. Kent McGaughy seeks to overturn many of the misconceptions about Lee and shows that, throughout his life, he remained dedicated to his family and public service.