Blue Willow

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Blue Willow

Blue Willow

By: Doris Gates

Blue Willow tells the story of an immigrant farm family in the San Joaquin Valley during the early 1900s. Young Janey’s most cherished possession is a blue willow plate, but when she is forced to part with it, she learns the true meaning of love. This touching story serves as an excellent introduction to the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, and the rise of California's agricultural trade.

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Story of an immigrant farm family, set in the San Joaquin Valley in the early 1900's. A young girl, Janey has one treasured possession, a blue willow plate. In parting with it, Janey learns the meaning of true love. Excellent introduction to the Dust Bowl, Great Depression, and the developing agricultural trade in California.
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Used in History of California 4-6

  • By: Doris Gates

  • Pages: 172

  • ISBN: 9780140309249

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: 4th, 5th, 6th
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