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Set in 1934 Key West, "Full of Beans" follows a spirited boy who rallies his barefoot friends—the most clever locals on the island—to outwit adult deception and survive the hardships of the Great Depression. With the island’s economy in tatters, Beans’ ingenuity and the gang’s resourcefulness drive them to devise creative moneymaking schemes, turning an impossible situation into a test of loyalty, wit, and resilience. The story captures the spirit of 20th–century American youth grappling with economic hardship, while highlighting the enduring bond among the children who call Key West home.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Jennifer L. Holm
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