It's 1935, and the hard times of the Great Depression, it seems, are here to stay. Each day, something else is gone: first the pig, then the cow, then one day even the beloved dog, Adder, is sold off. Finally, the whole family packs up in the car and leaves--the children wonder where, but their parents are silent. After a couple hours' drive, the car stops on the edge of the road and Ma leans into the back seat, giving MaryJake...
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