21 review for Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp by Jerry Stanley l Summary & Study Guide

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   Sara Larson – Apr 16, 2013

   Summary: This is a story about the "Okies", who were families who migrated from Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Alabama to California in search of work, food, and relief from the awful living conditions of the Dust Bowl. When they finally arrived In California, they couldn't find work, there were no jobs left. "Okies" began making tent cities because they were outcasts, many Californians looked upon them with disgust because they were so poor. Weedpatch is an "Okie" camp where amazing things happe Summary: This is a story about the "Okies", who were families who migrated from Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Alabama to California in search of work, food, and relief from the awful living conditions of the Dust Bowl. When they finally arrived In California, they couldn't find work, there were no jobs left. "Okies" began making tent cities because they were outcasts, many Californians looked upon them with disgust because they were so poor. Weedpatch is an "Okie" camp where amazing things happened. Age:8 and up Genre: Historical Biography Reflection: I just couldn't believe how the "Okies" kept having one hardship after another. First, The Dust Bowl, then the awful trip out to California, then getting there and not being able to find work! Wow. This is an amazing story.

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