Millie and the Great Drought
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Millie and the Great Drought by Natasha Deen
In 1935, dust storms are sweeping across the southern plains of United States, including Oklahoma. Twelve-year-old Millie Horn is worried about her family's survival. The Dust Bowl is getting worse, and her family is running out of food and money. Despite the hardships, Pa doesn't want to abandon the farm, which has been in the family for generations. But when the worst black blizzard yet hits, they have no choice. The family decides to make the journey west, but life in California isn't without struggle. Can Millie and her family survive the Dust Bowl and the hardships of the Great Depression? Readers can learn the real story of the Dust Bowl from nonfiction back matter in this Girls Survive story. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts are also provided.
Natasha Deen's family moved to Canada to escape the racial violence and political unrest of Guyana, South America. Before she became an author, she worked for the government as well as non-profit organizations dedicated to literacy. Natasha has written for both kids and adults, and her books include Guardian, which was a 2015 CCBC Best Pick for Kids and Teens, and nominated for a 2015 Sunburst Award. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her family, where she spends A LOT of time arguing with her cats and dogs over who's the boss of the house. Visit her at natashadeen.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781666340754 |
| ISBN 10 | 1666340758 |
| Title | Millie and the Great Drought |
| Author | Natasha Deen |
| Series | Girls Survive |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Stone Arch Books |
| Year published | 2022-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |