Potato
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Potato

By Kate Lied

A family digs for hope in Depression-era Idaho.

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32 pages· 372 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

In the throes of the Great Depression, a desperate family journeys to Idaho, clinging to the promise of two weeks' work digging potatoes. As they toil in the fields, they confront not only the harsh realities of their situation but also the resilience and unity that bind them. Will this fleeting opportunity be enough to sustain them, or will it lead to unexpected challenges? Discover the strength of family and the pursuit of hope in a time of despair.

From the publisher

During the Great Depression, a family seeking work finds employment for two weeks digging potatoes in Idaho.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1997)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
372
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about cultureBooks about writingBooks about 20th centuryBooks about 1900-1949
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
72129
Publication
Published
February 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780792235217

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