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Chasing the Sky

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Reads 1,451
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Parts 12
Time 50m

1900s adventure greatdepression historical runaways teenfiction

When poverty strikes during the Great Depression, little Humphrey wants to help his family.  He decides to run away in hopes of returning with the financial aid that his family so desperately needs, but will his efforts be successful?  And will he make the journey with the help of some people -and animals- that he befriended along the way?All Rights Reserved

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