The Journal of C.J. Jackson

A Dust Bowl Migrant

By Durbin, William

Publishers Summary:
Thirteen-year-old C.J. records in a journal the conditions of the Dust Bowl that cause the Jackson family to leave their farm in Oklahoma and make the difficult journey to California, where they find a harsh life as migrant workers.

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ISBN
978-0-43915-306-5
Publisher
New York, NY : Scholastic, Inc., 2002.


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Reviewed on September 1, 2002

Gr 4-7 The Jacksons live in the epicenter of the worst dust storm in American history, so they are forced to abandon their beloved farm and make the arduous journey to California in search of work. The teen chronicles the discrimination, disappointment, and hardship that thousands of "Okies" endured. A historical note and a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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