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Description
The Truth About Sparrows by Marian Hale follows twelve-year-old Sadie and her family as they leave drought-stricken Missouri in 1933 to settle in Texas. Sadie promises her best friend Wilma that their bond will endure, but upon arriving in the new town she must navigate the challenges of making a new home and building fresh friendships. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Dust Bowl and examines how the family adjusts to life in Texas during the Great Depression.
Quick Summary
Against the Dust Bowl exodus, a determined girl named Sadie must keep a promise to her best friend after her family relocates from Missouri to Texas. Readers will cheer as she turns a dusty Texas town into a home, builds new friendships, and discovers that loyalty can thrive even when everything around her changes. If your kid loves the moving friendships and historical backdrop of 'Esperanza Rising' or the small-town resilience of 'The Year of the Book', they'll find this story just as captivating. Best for ages 9-12 or grades 4-6.