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83 pp.
| Clarion |
April, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-618-15449-3$$15.00
(3)
4-6
The words and spirits of John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie permeate this narrative about the Great Depression and how it affected Americans in the 1930s, especially those migrating to California to escape the Dust Bowl. Stark historical black-and-white photos, accompanied by short captions, effectively complement the text. This unusual social history will stay with young readers. Reading list, websites. Ind.