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1. 1. Judy's Journey

   

   Set during the Great Depression, the story follows a young girl and her family as they navigate the challenges of being migrant workers in America. The narrative captures the hardships and resilience of the family as they travel from place to place in search of work, facing poverty and uncertainty. Through the eyes of the protagonist, readers experience the struggles of maintaining hope and dignity amidst adversity, while also highlighting the strength of familial bonds and the pursuit of a better future.

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2. 2. Indian Captive

   The Story of Mary Jemison

   

   After being taken from her frontier home during the French and Indian War, a young girl endures a harrowing journey and the loss of her family before being adopted by a Seneca community. As she learns their language and traditions, her fear and grief give way to understanding and affection. Through seasons of hardship and kindness, she discovers strength, builds deep relationships, and ultimately faces the choice between returning to her former life or embracing her new identity among the people who have become her family.

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3. 3. Strawberry Girl

   

   Strawberry Girl is a Newbery Medal winning novel written and illustrated by Lois Lenski. First published in 1945, this realistic fiction children's book, set among the "Crackers" of rural Florida, is one in Lenski's series of regional novels.