This document contains a summary of the book "Farmer Boy" by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It describes the hard work and daily chores of Almanzo Wilder on his family's farm in upstate New York in the 1860s. Almanzo wakes up early each day to milk cows, tend crops, haul logs, and help with other tasks. The book follows one year in Almanzo's life, from just before his ninth birthday. It describes his experiences growing up on the farm, going to school, and getting along with his siblings. By the end of the year, Almanzo is rewarded for his hard work with his own horse.