Michael LeClair

The townspeople of Walnut Grove have no idea what they're in for when the three Galender brothers settle in. The oldest two run up large bills at the mercantile and mill and the youngest boy causes problems at school. Everyone tries to take Reverend Alden's advice and give the Galenders a chance, but when their crimes turn violent, the community’s religious loyalties are tested.

When the rest of the Walton family fails to pay attention to a personal tragedy in his life, Jim-Bob runs away from home.

Bob and his friends host an orphan contingent for a wildly improbable camping-out experience.