Little House on the Prairie Television Series
Season Four (1977-1978)

81. WHISPER COUNTRY
January 16, 1978

Mary takes a teaching position in a backwoods community, but find the leader of the community, Miss Peal, against her and her teaching. Miss Peal cannot read, which is why she resents the children of the community learning to read, as Miss Peal will not be able to have the same control over them.