The Bread Winner facts for kids
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| Author | Arvella Whitmore |
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| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | HMH Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (August 30, 2004) |
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Publication date
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October 1990 |
| Pages | 144 pp. |
| ISBN | 0618494790 |
The Bread Winner is a heartwarming novel written by Arvella Whitmore in 1990. It tells the story of a brave young girl who helps her family during tough times. This book is a great read for anyone interested in history and how people overcome challenges.
Contents
The Story of Sarah Ann
The story of The Bread Winner takes place in 1932. This was during a very difficult time in American history called the Great Depression. During the Great Depression, many people lost their jobs and homes. Money was very scarce, and families struggled to find food and work.
Sarah's New Home
The main character is a girl named Sarah Ann Puckett. Her family had to leave their farm because it wasn't doing well. They moved to a small town, hoping to find a new start. But life in the town was also hard. Sarah's parents became very worried as their money quickly ran out.
Baking for a Better Future
Sarah Ann was a very clever and determined girl. She knew how to bake amazing bread that had even won awards! She decided to use her special talent to help her family. Sarah started selling her delicious bread to her new neighbors. People loved her bread, and soon she was selling a lot of it.
Facing Challenges
As Sarah worked hard, she faced many challenges. She had to deal with bullies who tried to make her life difficult. She also met people who were traveling and looking for work, sometimes called "hobos" back then. These were people who had lost their homes and traveled around, often by train, looking for jobs. Sarah also had to overcome big problems, like a powerful tornado that caused a lot of damage.
Opening a Store
Despite all these difficulties, Sarah didn't give up. Her hard work paid off! She eventually earned enough money to open her own small store. This was a huge achievement for a young girl during such a tough time. Sarah's story shows how courage and resourcefulness can help people overcome even the biggest obstacles.
