Books About Great Depression

The Best Great Depression Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about great depression? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 1 Favorite Books About Great Depression

A Year Down Yonder
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2000

A Year Down Yonder

A teen's year with her unpredictable grandmother promises unexpected adventures and life lessons.

130 pages· 29,885 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 31,318 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In 1937, Mary Alice, a fifteen-year-old, is sent to live with her eccentric grandmother in rural Illinois. As she navigates a year filled with surprises and challenges, Mary Alice discovers the true nature of her formidable Grandma Dowdel. Will she find a way to connect with this larger-than-life woman, or will the year be more than she can handle? Amidst the backdrop of a small town, their relationship unfolds with humor and heart, revealing the complexities of family and the unexpected bonds that form in the most unlikely of places.