Historical fiction for kids & teens - Great Depression
Discover the best historical fiction books about the Great Depression for kids and teens, featuring gripping stories like *Nowhere to Call Home* and the *Dear America* series. This curated list brings the 1930s to life through the eyes of young characters, exploring Dust Bowl survival and resilience. Perfect for young readers, educators, and homeschoolers seeking compelling, age-appropriate depression-era novels—from juvenile fiction to beloved classics like *Meet Kit*.
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Nowhere to Call Home
by Cynthia C. DeFelice
When her father kills himself after losing his money in the stock market crash of 1929, twelve-year-old Frances, now a penniless orphan decides to hop abroad a freight train and live the life of a hobo.
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Survival in the Storm: The Dust Bowl Diary of Grace Edwards (Dear America)
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Dear America: Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1932
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