The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression
By James Lincoln Collier
Read by Charles Carroll
Unabridged
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781620646465
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ISBN: 9780792797791
| Runtime: | 4.19 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
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.
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Author
Author Bio: James Lincoln Collier
James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Runtime: | 4.19 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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