No Promises in the Wind

No Promises in the WindBy: Irene Hunt From the Newbery Award winning author of Across Five Aprils and Up a Road Slowly comes a tale of a brave young mans struggle to find his own strength during the Great Depression. A powerfully moving story.Chicago Daily News In 1932, American's dreams were simple: a job, food to eat, a place to sleep, and shoes without holes. But for millions of people these simple needs were nothing more than dreams. At fifteen years of age, Josh has to

political upheaval and terrible acts of violence

and Sticky Sweet Potato Cake with Blueberry-Tomatillo Jam

Against a backdrop of simmering hatred spreading across the country

but the secrets of her death—and the secrets of the town—are deep enough that even Harper’s special ability can’t uncover them

Author: Stephen Tucker | Illustrator: Nick Sharratt | Age: 2-5 | English | Page: Various | Paperback | 22

His obsession with gambling would give way to work

as her papa suggests

And when he turns into the miracle-working saint of Las Vegas

The two never see each other until the day the mouse takes a snooze in the man’s long shoes

She forms a critical overview of workplace feminism

and the sites of tragic events

A girl who freezes with fear at the enemy planes ripping through the skies overhead