At the age of twelve, Minnie Swift is living through one of the 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 the 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.
- Ages
- 11, 12, 13
- Interest Level
- Grades 6 - 8
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 5.5
- Lexile Measure
- 770L
- DRA
- 60
- Guided Reading
- W
- Book Type
- Chapter Book
- Genre
- Diaries and Journals, Historical Fiction, Series
About the Author
Kathryn Lasky
Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky's body of work ranges from such critically acclaimed books as Beyond the Burning Time to the bestselling Guardians of Ga'Hoole series.
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