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In "Angels in the Dust," Margot Theis Raven tells the story through the eyes of Great Grandmother Annie, recalling the hardships and resilience of her family’s Oklahoma farm in the midst of the 1930s Dust Bowl. The narrative highlights the impact of relentless dust storms, severe droughts, and the broader challenges that defined rural family life during this pivotal era of American history.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margot Theis Raven
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