When the Depression strikes America, throwing millions out of work, Petey Williamson's family seems safe. Hadn't the boss promised Petey's father that he'd always have a job? But during the Depression, promises cannot always be kept, and Petey finds his family sliding rapidly into poverty. And when Petey's much-admired cousin Steve starts working as a union organizer in the battle to improve conditions for workers, poverty turns into tragedy.
When the Depression strikes America, throwing millions out of work, Petey Williamson's family seems safe. Hadn't the boss promised Petey's father that he'd always have a job? But during the Depression, promises cannot always be kept, and Petey finds his family sliding rapidly into poverty. And when Petey's much-admired cousin Steve starts working as a union organizer in the battle to improve conditions for workers, poverty turns into tragedy.
The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression
The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940169907445 |
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| Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 02/01/2013 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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