"C.J. Jackson is a fictional character, created by the author, and his journal and its epilogue are works of fiction."--Copyright page.
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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