Saving Grace

Set during the Great Depression, Grace and her family practically lose everything and Grace and her brothers are sent to a mission orphanage. During the holidays, Grace is given the chance to stay with a well-to-do family. She eventually learns that they are interested in adopting her. True, the conditions are much better and she loves it there, but is she willing to give up her family?

This book provided a good picture of what life was like during the Great Depression. I didn't really like Grace, though I was glad she learned some good lessons throughout the book and I do agree with her decision. It was good to read about the Great Depression from a child's point of view, showing what they really went through, instead of the watered show more down American Girl series-type books. show less