Priscilla Bailey: A Story of the Great Depression
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Book Description
Based on a true story, this coming-of-age novel is set in the 1930s during the Great Depression. When Priscilla Bailey's family moves to a small town in California so her father can take a job with the WPA, Priscilla dreams her life will change. Soon the days of living in a frigid tent in the winter or in a car beside the road will be gone. However, the ravages of the past have marked her family. ... More
Book Information
Publisher | iUniverse.com |
Binding | Paperback (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 196 |
ISBN-10 | 144013927X |
ISBN-13 | 978-1440139277 |
Publication Date | 06/10/2009 |
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7/31/2009 Diana Reimer said:
Really great book! And based on a true story. I won't give it away, but the ending is very moving. A touching story about a girl and her dog, set during the Great Depression when her family lost almost everything. The saddest part is that her mother never was really there for her when she needed ... more
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