Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression

by Kate Lied

Book Overview

During the Great Depression, a family seeking work finds employment for two weeks digging potatoes in Idaho.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792235215
• ISBN13: 9780792235217
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.1" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

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.