Books like That scatterbrain Booky by Bernice Thurman Hunter
Booky, a sharp‑witted teenage girl, lives in a tumultuous 1929 household marked by constant fights between her parents and the looming threat of eviction by a bailiff. With food scarce and holiday celebrations reduced to mashed potatoes and turnips, she feels the strain of the Great Depression acutely. Despite these hardships, Booky's spirited nature refuses to be crushed. The story follows her family's struggle to maintain unity and love amid unemployment, economic collapse, and constant adversity.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Bernice Thurman Hunter
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