Hannah's father has lost his job during the Depression, and the family must move to the Iron Range so he can help in Uncle Max's general store. Hannah starts attending her new school, only to find that she is the only Jewish girl there. This becomes a problem when a class picnic is scheduled on a saturday, but Hannah is not allowed to ride in a car that day in order to observe the Sabbath. A solution is found when several of her new classmates volunteer to walk with her to the picnic. Based on a real story, this picture book by Linda Glaser, with illustrations by Adam Gustavson, will add to students' understanding of the many ethnic and cultural groups that have made their homes in small towns as well as the large cities in Minnesota.
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