Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1932
by:
Kathryn Lasky (author)
At the age of twelve, Minnie Swift is living through one of toughest times in America's history, The Great Depression. She keeps a detailed diary over the span of one Christmas month. Reflecting the sadness -- but also the optimism -- that characterized that time, this is an intimate portrait of...
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At the age of twelve, Minnie Swift is living through one of toughest times in America's history, The Great Depression. She keeps a detailed diary over the span of one Christmas month. Reflecting the sadness -- but also the optimism -- that characterized that time, this is an intimate portrait of a midwestern family's days and nights, ups and downs, triumphs and losses. It is the story of one family's persevering spirit. The Christmas Spirit.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780439219433 (0439219434)
ASIN: 439219434
Publish date: November 1st 2001
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Pages no: 182
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Literature,
Realistic Fiction,
Juvenile,
Historical Fiction,
20th Century,
Middle Grade,
Holiday,
Christmas,
Diary
Series: Dear America
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