Gates, Doris
Blue Willow (Puffin Newbery Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140309249
- author:
- Gates, Doris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Puffin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1976
- Pages:
- 176
- Genre:
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
For Janey Larkin, the blue willow plate holds a special significance, a symbol of a home she can only remember from afar. As her family's circumstances change, Janey's desire for a stable place to belong remains strong.
Set against the backdrop of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, Blue Willow is a poignant and powerful story of resilience and hope. With its vivid portrayal of a young girl's struggles, this novel has been widely praised for its thoughtful exploration of poverty and homelessness.
First published in 1976, Blue Willow has become a beloved and important work of children's literature, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.
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