The Truth About Sparrows

Really enjoyed this book. About a family in the depression who lost a lot but never their dignity. Also about a young girl coming to terms with the changing circumstances of her family. Loved it -thanks Kristi......more

4.7 this was a fun little book to read in between the ones I am on the list at the library waiting for. It made me think what makes us happy? Sadie Wynn doesn't want a new life; her old one suits her just fine. But times are hard in drought-plagued Missouri, and Daddy thinks they'll be better off in......more

My twelve-year-old and I adored this story! Even though it’s not Christian fiction, there were so many biblical truths about forgiveness and friendship and gratitude. The characterization, historical setting, and rise and fall of daily life vs adventure were masterful! This is a book we will own and......more

I thought the prose was really nice. I loved the descriptions of the landscape, their new home and everything they had to do to make it home. The setting is very unique and living near the ocean my whole life, I found it strange to experience someone smelling the salt air and eating shrimp for the f......more

The Truth About Sparrows by Marian Hale was a wonderful read to take a look at the depression through the eyes of a child. The book takes place in the year of 1933 right in the heart of the Great Depression, and twevle year old Sadie doesnt want to leave her old life in Missouri but times are tough......more