Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression

by Kate Lied

Book Overview

When Dorothy's father loses his job and cannot find another, the family borrows a car and sets off for Idaho where jobs digging potatoes can be found. The author was eight years old when she wrote... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792269462
• ISBN13: 9780792269465
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

GREAT BOOK!!!!

This is one of the most charming and touching children's literature books I have ever read!!! I would recommend this book to children of all ages including those young at heart!!

A wonderful book told by a little girl about her grandparen

This is a children's book written by a little girl whose teacher though her essay about her grandparents would make a wonderful book. The book tells the story of a family who during the depression had no work. So they picked potatoes. The owner of the farm told them that any potatoes they picked after hours were theirs to keep. The entire family picked potatoes, loaded them on their ancient car, drove back to their hometown, and supported themselves with their potato cache for the next winter. I will use the book to encourage my children and grandchildren to keep family stories alive.