Hale Marian - The Truth About Sparrows - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: " The Wynns are an unforgettable family. The details of their struggle to survive the Great Depression will linger long after the last page has been read." - Ann M. Martin winner of the Newbery Honor for A Corner of the Universe A stunning debut novel about the true meaning of home Sadie Wynn doesn't want a new life; her old one suits her just fine. But times are hard in drought - plagued Missouri and Daddy thinks they'll be better off in Texas. Sadie hates this strange new place where even children must work at the cannery to help make ends meet and people are rude to her disabled father. Yet when trouble comes it is the kindness of these new neighbors that helps the family make it through. And no one helps more than Dollie a red - headed chatterbox of a girl who just might become a good friend - if Sadie gives her half a chance. The Truth About Sparrows is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Title: The Truth About Sparrows
Author(s): Hale Marian
Publisher: Square Fish
Barcode: 9780312371333
Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 10/16/2007