Michael L. Cooper has written books on various aspects of American history for young adults, including a companion book, Fighting for Honor: Japanese Americans and World War II, which was named a 2002 Best Book for Young Adults.
"lots of stunning black-and-white archival photos and clear, spacious text that draws on eloquent eyewitness reports...excellent historical account." BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA "particularly adept...opening windows to a variety of experiences...well-chosen photograph[s] ...should pique adolescents' curiosity about this bleak period." BCCB Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "the text's strength is the very human face it puts on the overwhelming tragedy of the Dust Bowl" SLJ, starred School Library Journal, Starred "attractive...artistic...the sepia cover sets a historic tone...does a good job of raising the issue of discrimination" VOYA VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) --
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