The Journal of C. J. Jackson: A Dust Bowl Migrant, Oklahoma to California, 1935 (My Name is America)

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"June 10, South of Oatman, Arizona

We headed toward the Black Mountains two hours before dawn. The foothills weren't bad, but once we hit the main slope, our truck ground to a halt. We unhooked the trailer and stood for a while. One look at the household goods scattered along the ditch made it clear what he had to do, but Mother didn't want to face it. Though it was hot as Hades, Daddy let her talk it all out.

Finally Mother nodded. The trailer was the first thing to go. Daddy and I eased it onto the road shoulder. Then we pried off the best boards and used them to reinforce the stake bed sides on the truck. Next, using the old nails for hooks, we hung up the pails and basins. Mother never blinked as we tossed away two crocks, three mattresses, and her bedspring. But when we picked up her cedar hope chest, she teared up bad.

Free of the trailer, Daddy revved up the truck and gave the hill another try, but she still gave out. "No-good, gutless engine," Daddy said, kicking at a tire. ..."

Copyright:
2002

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
40 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780439153065
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
William Durbin
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Submitted By:
Carrie Karnos
Proofread By:
Lena
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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