Synopsis
In the 1930s, as the entire United States contended with the effects of the Great Depression, dust storms raged throughout a portion of the country that had once been rich farmland. Depleted of their natural prairie grasses and farmed too harshly, eroded soils blew away as drought settled in. Like thousands of Americans during that time, Calvin and his family cling to hope as they wonder when "next year" will finally come. Ultimately, a choice will be made that will change the landscape of Calvin's family forever.
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About the Author
Ruth Vander Zee's career as a children's book author began in 2003 with the original publication of Erika's Story, which prompted her to write four other titles featuring characters who respond to tragedy with courage and hope. Vander Zee lives with her husband in Miami, Florida.
Gary Kelley is an internationally known artist who has illustrated numerous books, including his most recent Creative Editions collaboration with J. Patrick Lewis, 2016's The Navajo Code Talkers. Kelley's artwork has appeared in many periodicals as well as in Barnes & Noble's bookstore murals. He lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Gary Kelley is an internationally known artist who has illustrated numerous books, including his most recent Creative Editions collaboration with J. Patrick Lewis, 2016's The Navajo Code Talkers. Kelley's artwork has appeared in many periodicals as well as in Barnes & Noble's bookstore murals. He lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Reviews
Gr 4–6—This illustrated first-person narrative opens on "Black Sunday," a day which begins cool and clear but unfolds to produce "midnight in the middle of the day." Kelley's illustrations quickly progress from nostalgic representations of children playing to frightening expressionistic depictions of the dust bowl during the Great Depression. The narrative darkens, too, describing "knives of sand" that invade the narrator's home and turn his dad into "a beaten-up little kid." There is no sugarcoating in this poetic description of the dust bowl. In fact, the era's challenges are so clear that it's hard to understand why the narrator's family decides to stay rather than migrate with most other farmers. However, the austere beauty of the plains and the pride of Western farmers come through beautifully and lend readers a sense that they have shared an experience rather than listened to a lecture. VERDICT Weak on facts and strong on sorrow, this picture book for older elementary students nonetheless offers a useful and beautiful introduction to life in the United States in the 1930s.—Sheri Reda, Wilmette Public Library, IL
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Acceptable. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00096634951
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Condition: Good. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00098535161
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ISBN 10: 1568462824
ISBN 13: 9781568462820
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 1568462824-8-1
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1568462824I4N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1568462824I3N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1568462824I4N10
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 54308672-6
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 17326221-6
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Seller: Bookoutlet1, Easley, SC, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Kelley, Gary (illustrator). Great shape! Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Very Good 2017. Seller Inventory # IM-10131358