Ruby's Hope: A Story of How the Famous "Migrant Mother" Photograph Became the Face of the Great Depression
| AUTHOR | Dvojack, Sarah; Kulling, Monica |
| PUBLISHER | Page Street Kids (09/10/2019) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Dorothea Lange's Depression-era "Migrant Mother" photograph is an icon of American history. Behind this renowned portrait is the story of a family struggling against all odds to survive. Dust storms and dismal farming conditions force young Ruby's family to leave their home in Oklahoma and travel to California to find work. As they move from camp to camp, Ruby sometimes finds it hard to hold on to hope. But on one fateful day, Dorothea Lange arrives with her camera and takes six photographs of the young family. When one of the photographs appears in the newspaper, it opens the country's eyes to the reality of the migrant workers' plight and inspires an outpouring of much needed support. Bleak yet beautiful illustrations depict this fictionalized story of a key piece of history, about hope in the face of hardship and the family that became a symbol of the Great Depression.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781624148187
ISBN-10:
1624148182
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
40
Carton Quantity:
26
Product Dimensions:
10.80 x 0.50 x 9.60 inches
Weight:
1.15 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Poverty & Homelessness
Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see also headings under Social Themes)
Grade Level:
1st Grade
- 5th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
3.6
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
E
Library of Congress Control Number:
2019021173
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A Junior Library Guild Selection
Dorothea Lange's Depression-era "Migrant Mother" photograph is an icon of American history. Behind this renowned portrait is the story of a family struggling against all odds to survive. Dust storms and dismal farming conditions force young Ruby's family to leave their home in Oklahoma and travel to California to find work. As they move from camp to camp, Ruby sometimes finds it hard to hold on to hope. But on one fateful day, Dorothea Lange arrives with her camera and takes six photographs of the young family. When one of the photographs appears in the newspaper, it opens the country's eyes to the reality of the migrant workers' plight and inspires an outpouring of much needed support. Bleak yet beautiful illustrations depict this fictionalized story of a key piece of history, about hope in the face of hardship and the family that became a symbol of the Great Depression.
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