The story begins in 1930 in a remote town of Kansas in one of the toughest times in the History of the United States, the Great Depression which began in 1929 and continued until 1939. It is the story of a little girl who is separated from her family by a catastrophic event and details her extraordinary journey while she is attempting to be reunited with her family.It is full of twists and turns and secrets and adventure. It will make you laugh and make you cry as you follow the clues and experience the adventure and excitement of Hard Times.A love story of sorts, featuring the love of parents towards their children, and the love and compassion of others shown to a very lost and confused little girl. This is age appropriate for 9 and up