"Dear America" by Karen Hesse is a historical fiction novel set during the Great Depression. The story is presented through the letters written by a young girl named Abilene Tucker, who is sent to stay with her father in a small Kansas town. As she navigates her new life, Abilene faces challenges of loneliness, the impact of the economic crisis, and the search for her identity. Through her letters, she shares her thoughts, dreams, and experiences, capturing the struggles and resilience of people during this tumultuous time. The novel beautifully combines personal growth with historical context. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dear America .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-14 years.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Scholastic .

Karen Hesse is the author of numerous novels and picture books for children, including Out of the Dust , which won the Newbery Medal. Her recent books for Feiwel and Friends are Brooklyn Bridge and Safekeeping . She lives in Vermont.