Unable to cope with the financial ruin caused by the Great Depression, Frances's father has taken his own life. Sad and bewildered, Frances cashes ...
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Feb 09, 2012
Kristine
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While I liked the premise of this book, I feel like it touched on so many things, but never went quite deep enough. the reasons for Frankie to be on the road felt somewhat weak from the start. And the character she started as had a lot of depth that somehow vanished somewhere in the telling of the story.
I really wanted to love this book. This is one of my favorite eras to read. As it stands, it's a solid story and one I liked well enough. But it's not one I would rave about. I might a More...
I really wanted to love this book. This is one of my favorite eras to read. As it stands, it's a solid story and one I liked well enough. But it's not one I would rave about. I might a More...
Nov 24, 2009
Tucker
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i loved this book i thought it was amazing. ya know what i did a book report on this book my favorite part was when she met the guy.
quote " the other hoboe "
the place where i read thiis book was at my old school Peruvian Park Elementry. to them I thank. kudose to you Mrs.Wright.
quote " the other hoboe "
the place where i read thiis book was at my old school Peruvian Park Elementry. to them I thank. kudose to you Mrs.Wright.
Dec 23, 2008
Savanna
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It was an awesome book... most of the time. If someone asked if it was a thumbs-up or thumbs-down, I would say thumbs-up.
May 15, 2008
Lisa
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Set in the time of the great depression, a young girl's father commits suicide when he loses everything, and she takes to the rails as a hobo, after hearing that it might be an exciting life. Disguised as a boy, Frankie Blue is exposed to the realities of life for the poor. I really liked the realism used in the way many homeless people are treated. The book also makes references to Hoovertowns and Hoover blankets.
The book left me in a reflective mood.
The book left me in a reflective mood.
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