  | I survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 (I Survived) Author: Tarshis, Lauren | |
| Price: $15.44 | ||
Summary:
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst environmental disaster in American history, a time when "black blizzards" of dust, some hundreds of miles wide, swept across the southern plains. Hundreds of people were killed. Thousands of farms were buried. Millions of refugees fled starvation and sickness in the plains only to face hatred and prejudice in California.
| Illustrator: | Dawson, Scott |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (10/01/25)
Booklist (00/10/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 2–5—The best-selling "I Survived" series chronicles its 25th historical ordeal in this milestone publication. Ray and his best friend Dolly are tweens growing up in Windy Plains, Texas, during the Great Depression. Tarshis gently introduces readers to the poverty, food scarcity, disease, and extreme weather of the Dust Bowl while maintaining an overall positive tone and ending on a very hopeful note. Though Ray and Dolly's families are both negatively impacted by their circumstances, strong relationships with their families and community see them through. A harrowing opening scene featuring Black Sunday, one of the worst dust storms in history, sparks tension but then fizzles when it is resolved quickly and with little drama. Back matter includes information about the author's research process as well as additional facts about the time. Occasional photorealistic illustrations support the text. All characters are cued white. VERDICT An adequate but unexceptional addition to the series; recommended only for libraries where these books are in very high demand. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
