Treasures in the Dust
Treasures in the Dust by Tracey Porter is a first edition published by HarperCollins on August 23, 1997. This children’s fiction book, consisting of 160 pages, presents the intertwined lives of two best friends, Annie May Weightman and Violet Cobble, who navigate their childhood in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, during the Great Depression. The narrative unfolds through their distinct voices, highlighting their contrasting approaches to the challenges of their environment.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of friendship and resilience as Annie sifts through the dust for remnants of the past, while Violet escapes into her imaginative world. The story captures the essence of a time when many sought better lives beyond their prairie homes, reflecting broader themes of hope and dreams amid adversity. This edition offers a unique perspective on childhood experiences during a significant historical period, inviting readers to engage with the characters’ journey through hardship.
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Annie May Weightman and Violet Cobble are best friends and neighbors. They live in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, during the Great Depression. This is their story, told in two voices. Annie is happiest on the ground, sifting through the dust for traces of the past. But Violet is a dreamer always playing make believe to escape, to fly away from the dusty land. In this beautifully crafted first novel, poet Tracey Porter joins together two unique voices to tell a larger story of America, its hopes and dreams, during a time when thousands fled their prairie homes in search of work, food, and shelter.
Annie and Violet’s story is one of friendship and courage–treasures shining through in the face of hardship.
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