Red-dirt Jessie

"Red-dirt Jessie" tells the poignant story of a young girl named Jessie living through the challenging Great Depression and Dust Bowl era in Oklahoma. As her family faces immense hardship, Jessie takes on the responsibility of caring for her father, who is suffering from a nervous breakdown. Amidst these struggles, she finds solace and purpose in attempting to tame a wild, red-dirt dog. This chapter book beautifully explores themes of resilience, family love, and the quiet bravery of a child navigating overwhelming circumstances, offering a hopeful narrative about finding connection and strength in adversity. It is suitable for children aged 4-11, with younger readers enjoying it as a read-aloud and older children reading independently.