Dust for Dinner
Dust for Dinner by Ann Turner, published by HarperCollins in June 1995, is a 64-page children’s book written in English. This story follows siblings Jake and Maggy, who live on a farm filled with music and joy until devastating dust storms force their family to auction off their land. The narrative captures their challenging journey west to California in search of a better life, away from the destruction of the dust bowl.
Readers will find a poignant depiction of family resilience during the Great Depression as Jake and Maggy navigate uncertainty and hardship. The book explores themes of family and perseverance, highlighting the struggles of finding work and the hope for a greener future. Illustrated by Robert Barrett, this edition presents a historical perspective on a significant period in United States history, making it accessible for beginner readers interested in juvenile fiction.
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Jake and Maggy lived on a farm where they loved to sing and dance to the music from Mama’s radio. Then terrible dust storms came and ruined the land. The family had no choice but to auction off the farm and make the long, hard journey west to California-away from the dust storms, where the land is still green.
Along the way, Papa tries to find work, and Jake and Maggy try to help too. But what if Papa can’t find a job? What if California isn’t better after all?
Ann Turner’s dramatic story about the dust bowl, set during the Great Depression and beautifully captured in Robert Barrett’s paintings, shows how one family stays together during difficult times.
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