A Rock Candy Dream

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Set during the Great Depression, this narrative unfolds through the perspective of eleven-year-old Meg Buckland, capturing the struggles of families migrating westward in search of a better life in California. As they journey along Route 66, the story vividly depicts the challenges faced during the dust-bowl era, highlighting the resilience and hope of those seeking a promised land amidst hardship. This poignant account offers a glimpse into a transformative period in American history, seen through the innocent eyes of a child.